Lectio #69
New York, New York
2017

Looking through a Calder mobile at a couple reading about art.

A Little on the Side
New York, New York
2017

This subtle abstract is actually a part of one of the dividing walls defining the small alcoves of art along the spiral gallery of the Guggenheim.

Reciprocity
New York, New York
2017

As I pointed my camera up to take a photograph of this guy, he decided to return the favor.

Spiral Question
New York, New York
2017

You can see all the artwork at the Guggenheim Museum by walking up or down (or both) a long spiral–no steps involved. There is an elevator that can take you to the top of the spiral, stopping four times along the way. So, does the museum have one floor or five? Inquiring minds want to know.

Half Way There
New York, New York
2017

I like going to museums where the architecture of the building itself competes with the art work for your attention. The Guggenheim certainly meets that criteria.

Architectural Oddity
New York, New York
2017

I couldn’t quite figure out what was going on with this building. With the stubs of beams sticking out it looks a bit like an unfinished building project, yet it was painted nicely like it was a finished project. Whichever, it certainly is an eye catcher.

City Mosaic
New York, New York
2017

Coblentz Bag Company
New York, New York
2017

The Real Deal
New York, New York
2017

Restaurants in a faux old-fashioned diner style are very common these days. In New York City, it’s still pretty easy to find one that’s actually authentic (in the sense that it’s been around since the genre’s original heydays).

A Record of Risky Behavior
New York, New York
2017