Monday, January 30, 2012

Treasures in NYC

I think Fiona's and my fitness has gone up a touch in NY. We find ourselves using the Subway and just walking heaps - all day in fact. The aim of the day was to go to a couple of flea markets (Hell's Kitchen on 39th and Garage Antiques Market on 25th); and end the day at MoMA. We surfaced at 42nd street and one of first images we saw was this placemaking art piece that marked the fashion area.

Barry Smith © Needle and button in the fashion area NYC
Then to the markets.

Barry Smith © The Garage Markets on 25th st NYC
Where I managed to pick up treasures including the following; and Fiona acquired some that suited her art taste.

Barry Smith © Rusted and mini brass pulley wheels
Barry Smith © Close up of mini pulley wheels
Barry Smith © Pressure gauges
Barry Smith © Silver plated salt shakers
Barry Smith © Parker pen and decorative silver bit
Barry Smith © Larger crystals on wollen hat
Barry Smith © Crystal detail
Then off to MoMA where we saw much but I share but a few images.

Barry Smith © MoMA -stairway to the arts
Barry Smith © Detail of Andy Warhol's Gold Marilyn Monroe
Barry Smith © Detail of Girl with a Mandolin - Pablo Picasso
Barry Smith © Shadows of the art - Bicycle Wheel - Marcel Duchamp

Barry Smith © Detail Water Lilies - Claude Monet
After a market and art drenched day we have returned 'home' to have 'deli dinner' and a wine or two. All in all another great day in NY. All photos via the iPhone.
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16 comments:

  1. mairedoddJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    you are so awesome! hope you enjoyed the hot dogs! and don't you just love moma?

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  2. Jo MurrayJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    You are having a fabulous time... and what little treasures you've collected. Goodonya.

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  3. PennyJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Hope you only took the minimum so you can get all that home in your luggage!
    Sounds fantastic.

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  4. LisaJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    hi Barry.. just catching up.. welcome to the northeast US.. good to see that you are enjoying the very best of NYC...one of my most favorite places in the world.

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  5. SooZeQueJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Looks like your having a wonderful time and you've found some fun pieces. I'm sure they will be transformed. I've never been to NY... maybe someday. Enjoy and Happy Birthday!

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  6. Noela MillsJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    What can I say except soooooooooo jealous. Thanks for sharing xoxoxoxo

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  7. stregataJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    You do pretty well at the flea market, Barry! Love the tiny pulleys and the salt shakers are a dream! I can see new light catchers in your future as well...

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  8. LeoviJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Nice post, thanks for this beautiful art by New York trip.

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  9. GabriellaJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Well, well, seems you've become natives in just a few days! Walking everywhere, deli dinners with wine (still a habit of my parents who have lived in Manhattan for 40 years!)I had a feeling the flea markets would be one of your stops, so glad you found some treasures! Sounds like you'll need some rest and relaxation in the countryside by Thursday...

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  10. ArtPropelledJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    Sounds like the perfect day .... rounded off with wine and recapping. Love your purchases especially the mini pulleys. The button and needle sculpture is wonderful! I have butterflies thinking about your days walking about New York and am very happy to tag along here on your blog.

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  11. confuzedJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    That first picture - I have one just like it! Taken last October. Such an exciting place. Your pics made me feel like I had just done one of those long days of walking and subways.
    Thanks Barry!
    Regards Meg (confuzed) from ALAW

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  12. layersFebruary 1, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    What more could one ask for.. flea markets, MoMA and NYC. I will be there in May because my son will graduate from Columbia University with his Masters in Fine Art degree.. yahooo.

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  13. JenniferFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Love all the rusty bits you found and can't wait to see what they'll become.

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  14. BarryFebruary 2, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    MJ, JM, P, L, SZQ, N, S/R, L, TT, R L, L & J - hi folks one of the great things about blogs is the ability to share the journey - life and art - glad you have enjoyed the little I have shared. MJ - MoMA was special. JM - such treasures. P - if I had more room I would have purchased so much more. L - if time permitted we would have liked to visit more people yourself, Velma, VA and Patti inclusive - next time? SZQ - worth the trip across. S/R - I was reminded of your flea market visits. TT - looking forward to seeing you and B and the countryside. R- isn't it great to tag along - I love going with you on your mountain trips. D- we are staying a few blocks away from C Uni. J - it was so good to meet - like catching up with a friend one hasn't seen for a while. I liked that. All - go well, be well, create well. B

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  15. Luthien ThyeFebruary 2, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    oh wow NYC! what wonderful things they sell at the markets ... i probably wont be able to leave ... well, enjoy yourselves :)

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  16. brandiFebruary 2, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    ~art and markets...guess you couldn't have asked for a better day to be had...you found some unique pieces and will be interesting to see where your muse will lead...be well and safe travels to continue~

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