The Paley Center for Media

June 24, 2009 | Filed Under Museums/Galleries | 7 Comments

When some friends from Belgium visited New York City, I met them at The Paley Center for Media. Up until then, I was not familiar with this museum.

The Paley Center for Media is formerly known as the Museum of Television and Radio. It carries a large collection of radio and T.V. broadcast programs — over 100,000 T.V. shows, commercials and radio programs.

There are two branches, one in New York and the other in Los Angeles, where a visitor may view a T.V. show, listen to a radio excerpt or attend a seminar.

Cameras are not allowed inside the museum but I was able to get a photo of the lobby.

One of the windows outside The Paley Center with two T.V. screens — one showing Nixon and the other showing comedian and ventriloquist, Shari Lewis.

Paz

Asia Society

May 21, 2008 | Filed Under Asia Society, East Side, Museums/Galleries, Park Avenue | 9 Comments

The Asia Society is an organization that provides information and education on over 30 Asian countries to the public. Founded in 1956 by a Rockefeller family member, the Asia Society gives art exhibits, performances, films, lectures, seminars, conferences, publications, media assistance and school materials. There are several centers worldwide. The headquarters is situated in New York City.

Paz

Passing By the Frick Museum

May 9, 2008 | Filed Under East Side, Fifth Avenue, Frick Museum, Museums/Galleries | 8 Comments

Although I’ve passed by the Frick Museum on Fifth Avenue, several different times, I’ve never visited the museum. One of these days I will. On this particular day, a long line of people waited on line to get inside. I have a feeling that’s normal. The outside perimeter of the museum and it’s grounds are very stately. When you pass by, you can’t help but stop to admire the scenery.

Paz

St. Jorge

February 21, 2008 | Filed Under Awesome Artists, East Side, Fifth Avenue, Museums/Galleries, Neighborhoods, Neue Galerie | 8 Comments

When you enter the vestibule of the Neue Galerie building, you’ll see this art work of St. George, the dragon slayer.

Paz

Meeting at Neue Galerie New York

February 14, 2008 | Filed Under Artists, Bloggers, East Side, Fifth Avenue, Gustav Klimt, Marrakech Destination Guide, Merisi's Vienna blog, Museums/Galleries, My Marrakesh blog, National Geographic Traveler, Neue Galerie, The House in Marrakesh blog | 13 Comments

Neue Galerie New York

I had the pleasure of meeting Elizabeth of The House in Marrakesh, in person, during her visit to the city. By the way, her blog and Maryam’s have been mentioned in the March 2008 of National Geographic Traveler (Marrakech Destination Guide). Congratulations, ladies!

We decided to go to the Neue Galerie, a museum that features early twentieth-century Austrian and German art and design.

Near the museum entrance, I walked up to a lady who seemed to be waiting for someone.

"Elizabeth?" I questioned the woman tentatively.

She looked at me with a hint of recognition. "Yes."

"Hi! It’s Paz!" I leaned forward and gave her a hug.

She hugged me back.

When I pulled away from her, I said, "It’s great to meet you!"

"It’s… great… to see you, too." Hesitation censured her voice and a look of slight confusion colored her face. Wait a minute, something was wrong. I could feel it.

"Are you Elizabeth?" I could feel my brows furrow in consternation. I think the look my face mirrored the look on hers. "Are you Elizabeth … ?" I asked again. This time, I mentioned Elizabeth’s last name.

"My name is Elizabeth but that’s not my last name. You asked me if I was Elizabeth and I said yes. Also, you looked familiar. I was trying to place your face."

We both laughed at the mistake and I wished her a good day. Only in New York, can you go hugging strangers and then laugh about it. She got a free hug from me.

Minutes later the ‘right’ Elizabeth showed up. "Paz!" She rushed over and gave me a big hug.

First we stopped at one of the museum’s two cafés — Café Sabarsky. They serve authentic Viennese specialities and traditional Austrian dishes. We talked over hot chocolate and a light meal of ham with mustard spread, on country bread with crispy crusts. Delicious! Relaxing in the café reminded us of Merisi’s Vienna for Beginners. It made us feel as if we were really in Vienna.

Then we set out to see the Gustav Klimt exhibit, which is mesmerizing. The art pieces and drawings are housed in a large renovated Louis XIII-style Beaux-Arts building on Fifth Avenue. With the exception of the lobby, bookstore and design shop, unfortunately, visitors are not allowed to take photographs in the Galerie.

We’d planned to go to nearby Central Park, afterwards, to take photos in the park, but the weather was extremely cold that day. Actually, it was one of the coldest days in the city. So, we cancelled those plans. All in all, we had a good time together.

You can find Elizabeth’s New York photos here.

Paz