POLLYTALK FROM NEW YORK
by Polly Guerin
March 30, 2009
CULTURE STOPS AT NEW YORK'S GATE
Stopping off at New York's culture gate here's what's on the slate. For people like to know the
truth of about my short exciting sleuth and the papers pay tidy sums for my impressions of the
runs. So tallyho into the Sunset, relive the historic voyage of Henry Hudson, shed Moon Tears
over Mapuche Art, at least for a start. Then SOFA marches into town without the slightest frown.
Here's the Scoop!!!!
Take the culture stagecoach and stop off to see "Into the Sunset: Photograph's Image of the
American West" at the Museum of Modern Art. A survey of l50 photographic works dating from
1850 to 2008 chart the West's complex, rich, and often compelling mythology via the medium of
photographs. With political, cultural, and social attitudes constantly shifting in the region "Into the
Sunset" examines the way photographers have responded to the changes. In conjunction with
the exhibition is a series of films including the film "The West: Myth, Character and Reinvention by
Andy Warhol. At MOMA, 11 W. 53 St. Info: www.moma.org.
Get aboard and celebrate the 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson's Historic Voyage at the
Museum of the City of New York and see the exhibit "Amsterdam/New Amsterdam: The Worlds of
Henry Hudson." which just opened. It includes over 275 artifacts in an installation that re-creates
the hull of Hudson's 85-foot long ship, the Half Moon. The shared heritage of Amsterdam and New
Amsterdam clearly notes that New York was founded by the Dutch. Then in May
"Manhattan/Manhattan," goes up to show the environment that Hudson encountered. Info:
www.mcny.org. MCNY, 1220 Fifth Ave @ 103/104th St.
"Moon Tears: Mapuche Art and Cosmology" is a cultural treasure that intends to elucidate
Mapuche culture and the history of the largest indigenous group in southern South America that
resisted European intrusion, until they were defeated by the Chilean army in the mid-1890s. The
exhibit presents objects that reflect the high quality of cultural materialism, religious fervor, and
political power of the Mapuche in the late 1800s and early l900s, as well as the pre- Columbian
Andean influences from the North as early as the l400s. The sophisticated artistic approach to
jewelry design and costume decor provide a thrilling peak into the past. At The America's Society,
680 Park Ave. Through April 18th. Info: culture@americas-society.org.
Sashay over, take a cultural stopover at the l2th Annual Sculpture Objects & Functional Air
Fair: SOFA NEW YORK at the Park Avenue Armory, at 67th Street, April 15-19. Showcased are
superlative contemporary decorative arts, design and jewelry by internationally recognized
museum class artists showcased by 55 international dealers from l2 countries. A lecture series by
renowned collectors, curators, artists and dealers, as well as in-booth artist and dealer talks, all
free with SOFA admission. 4/15 Wednesday night opening $100. Exposition hours: Thursday &
Friday, April 16-17: 11am-8pm, Saturday, April 18: 11am-7pm, Sunday, April 19: noon-6pm. Tics
$40 for a four-day pass, or $25 for a single day. Info: www.sofaexpo.com or 800.563.7632.
Well, my darlings, Tallyho and off we go stopping at New York's Culture Gate for a week of
exhibits in the winner's circle. Tune in next week and remember you heard all about it in PollyTalk
on the Big Apple News Network. Only in New York my friends, Only in New York. I'd love to hear
from you. Keep in touch!!! Fan mail goes to info@pollytalk.com or www.pollytalk.com.
by Polly Guerin
March 30, 2009
CULTURE STOPS AT NEW YORK'S GATE
Stopping off at New York's culture gate here's what's on the slate. For people like to know the
truth of about my short exciting sleuth and the papers pay tidy sums for my impressions of the
runs. So tallyho into the Sunset, relive the historic voyage of Henry Hudson, shed Moon Tears
over Mapuche Art, at least for a start. Then SOFA marches into town without the slightest frown.
Here's the Scoop!!!!
Take the culture stagecoach and stop off to see "Into the Sunset: Photograph's Image of the
American West" at the Museum of Modern Art. A survey of l50 photographic works dating from
1850 to 2008 chart the West's complex, rich, and often compelling mythology via the medium of
photographs. With political, cultural, and social attitudes constantly shifting in the region "Into the
Sunset" examines the way photographers have responded to the changes. In conjunction with
the exhibition is a series of films including the film "The West: Myth, Character and Reinvention by
Andy Warhol. At MOMA, 11 W. 53 St. Info: www.moma.org.
Get aboard and celebrate the 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson's Historic Voyage at the
Museum of the City of New York and see the exhibit "Amsterdam/New Amsterdam: The Worlds of
Henry Hudson." which just opened. It includes over 275 artifacts in an installation that re-creates
the hull of Hudson's 85-foot long ship, the Half Moon. The shared heritage of Amsterdam and New
Amsterdam clearly notes that New York was founded by the Dutch. Then in May
"Manhattan/Manhattan," goes up to show the environment that Hudson encountered. Info:
www.mcny.org. MCNY, 1220 Fifth Ave @ 103/104th St.
"Moon Tears: Mapuche Art and Cosmology" is a cultural treasure that intends to elucidate
Mapuche culture and the history of the largest indigenous group in southern South America that
resisted European intrusion, until they were defeated by the Chilean army in the mid-1890s. The
exhibit presents objects that reflect the high quality of cultural materialism, religious fervor, and
political power of the Mapuche in the late 1800s and early l900s, as well as the pre- Columbian
Andean influences from the North as early as the l400s. The sophisticated artistic approach to
jewelry design and costume decor provide a thrilling peak into the past. At The America's Society,
680 Park Ave. Through April 18th. Info: culture@americas-society.org.
Sashay over, take a cultural stopover at the l2th Annual Sculpture Objects & Functional Air
Fair: SOFA NEW YORK at the Park Avenue Armory, at 67th Street, April 15-19. Showcased are
superlative contemporary decorative arts, design and jewelry by internationally recognized
museum class artists showcased by 55 international dealers from l2 countries. A lecture series by
renowned collectors, curators, artists and dealers, as well as in-booth artist and dealer talks, all
free with SOFA admission. 4/15 Wednesday night opening $100. Exposition hours: Thursday &
Friday, April 16-17: 11am-8pm, Saturday, April 18: 11am-7pm, Sunday, April 19: noon-6pm. Tics
$40 for a four-day pass, or $25 for a single day. Info: www.sofaexpo.com or 800.563.7632.
Well, my darlings, Tallyho and off we go stopping at New York's Culture Gate for a week of
exhibits in the winner's circle. Tune in next week and remember you heard all about it in PollyTalk
on the Big Apple News Network. Only in New York my friends, Only in New York. I'd love to hear
from you. Keep in touch!!! Fan mail goes to info@pollytalk.com or www.pollytalk.com.
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