It is not that I am starved for indoor activities that I thought Dia Beacon was an incredible visit, but more so that it exceeded my expectations far and away. It is worth the hour and half drive for each and every exhibit especially Carl Craig’s Party/After Party. It would be remise not to mention that the museum itself is a site to behold, nearly 300,000 square feet that epitomizes industrial architecture. The natural light that pours in through the skylights of museum is divine. The massive glass pane windows wrapping the building allows the outside foliage to fuse with the exhibits. The shadows that form on the concrete and hardwood flooring is a photographer’s dream. Dia Beacon is open all year-round sans major holidays and I will be closely watching for new exhibits and guided tours.
I am not only besotted with the museum, but also with the town of Beacon. Everyone is welcome. As you walk towards the main drag you are meet with homes prominently showcasing Pride and BLM flags. People holding signs facing traffic like “Honk for Justice”. This is 75-minute express train ride from Manhattan, but you could have fooled me into thinking it’s Chelsea/West Village for it’s progressive, yet quaint vibes.
Notable mentions:
Parking for the museum is included with your tickets and parking downtown was hassle free.
Mask wearing was abundant and people were considerate of distancing on the sidewalks.
The Roadhouse: Incredible meal, great service and a patio that overlooks a waterfall.
2020 has been the longest year, Period. I still feel stuck in March, do you? While trying to keep safe, it has become increasingly monotonous. I wanted to feel more creative and in the process of brainstorming activities, I remembered Hello, you had a blog, maybe you should get back to posting. I am excited to be more active on my site and in light of everything that is going on in world, I look forward to positive changes.
I have been baking a ton over the course of the pandemic, but if you happen to come across these Kit Kat ice cream drumsticks buy it #yummyyummy
I finally finished season 4 of HBO’s insecure and to fill the void, I discovered they have an official podcast insecuritea; listening has been great in terms of hearing all the observations and makes me feel like I am at work chatting with my co-worker 😢
Looks like some airlines are stepping up and requiring every passenger has a mask on, no excuses
Speaking of masks, I love these from Athleta for shopping/walking/leisure activities and Adidas for the more humid days and outdoor workouts
Looks like Bon Appetit has lost three test kitchen video food creators for failing to pay them equitably
Digging this account especially their t-shirt dress:
If you happen to be itching to do some online shopping Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has already begun, for cardholders, the public sale begins on August 19th and ends 30th, I’ve saved these coasters and this serving board
Happy Friday, may your weekend be filled with sun, fun and all the fresh tomatoes you can get your hands on.
It doesn’t hurt to visit the Whitney museum with beautiful views of NYC, expansive outdoor installations and a stroll along The High Line. Yet, the real gem is the Biennial exhibit.
I am loving this museum at the moment. I can’t remember when I’ve been to modern art museum and said to myself, I get it. I’m seeing the US from all sides. Yes, there were installations that were painstakingly made, but I had no idea the meaning. There were also political, racial and cultural messaging smacking you in the face. It’s jarring, because its real. Damn it was great to see African American art, artists and topics from Harlem renaissance to a simple cook out. The curators balanced it out, with images of an evangelical baptism in Kansas, industrial presence from Pittsburgh and an abstract of George Washington crossing the Delaware river. All of which deserved thought on where American stands as country in comparison to moments reflected off the walls.
Lastly, I mustmention that I was completely engrossed with “Harmony of Difference” by Kamasi Washington. The short had a mesmerizing combination of jazz and human imagery.
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