must daughter of an architect excursion: the philip johnson glass house. ahhhmazing and well belated. it was two and half years ago when my pal saki (now in japan) and i decided to get our then design student pal vanessa a trip to the famed glass house for her birthday. i finally got around to honoring the gift post-graduation.
an hour train away from new york city and you are dropped into the posh town of new canaan. our very knowledgeable tour guide expounded on johnson's architectural intentions from the location of buildings to his personal life with david whitney. he liked circles and rectangles. he was pals with andy warhol and frank stella. he wasn't much of a cook, but he loved parties. my pictures don't do it justice, but my pal catherine did a good job documenting in her visit. seriously go and visit yourself if you have a chance. it's highly recommended.
future field trip for 2009: the glass house. oh golly, my golly gee! v sent over the news about tickets being available for the glass house. it is a bit pricey for the starving artist, but i think it's worth the trip. mandatory tour too. looks like you can take metro north to new canaan, ct from grand central. who is down? we have to get tickets before they all go to the richie riches. it's like the getty villa of the east coast. it tis $$$$
catch before it closes trip: dan flavin institute. okay, i've been waiting to make the trip to bridgehampton to check out this neon church action, but the deadline for the 2008 season is october 12. shar's gotta get her to the hamptons. didn't think i would say that huh?
