Here we present some works of the great Spanish painter and sculptor Pablo Ruiz Picasso exhibited in some museums that we visited in New York. Specifically, in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET). Continue reading “Pablo Picasso in New York”
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The oldest building in New York is an Egyptian temple
The Temple of Dendur that we can contemplate in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET), is considered the oldest building in the city of New York. Yes, from New York! How does this Egyptian temple reach the other side of the world? Continue reading “The oldest building in New York is an Egyptian temple”
The MET – New York
One of the most outstanding museums in the world is the Metropolitan Museum of Art or simply The MET. It is located in the district of Manhattan, in the city of New York and when visiting this great city, we could not resist to enter and enjoy its great collection of works. Continue reading “The MET – New York”
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral – New York
The city of New York was designated Diocese in 1808, which motivated the construction of a cathedral for the first bishop of the city. It was located in the lower part of the city, on Mulberry Street, where it still exists. Given the large population of Irish Catholics who lived in the city the patron saint of Ireland was designated for the new cathedral. Continue reading “Saint Patrick’s Cathedral – New York”
Museum of Modern Art – MoMA – New York
The MoMA (Museum of Modern Art), is considered the most important museum of modern art in the world. It is located in Midtown Manhattan, New York, at 11 West with 53rd Street and between Fifth and Sixth Avenue. Continue reading “Museum of Modern Art – MoMA – New York”
The most famous Arena in the world – NYC
In 1879, the Madison Square Garden Center on Madison Avenue, corner with 26th Street opened for the first time as an open arena. Its first tenant was P.T. Barnum, founder of the Barnum & Baily circus. The use of the building was limited due to changing weather conditions and was demolished in 1890, giving way to a new enclosed Madison Square Garden in the Beaux-Arts style and that included a replica of the “Giralda” of the Cathedral of Seville. Continue reading “The most famous Arena in the world – NYC”
1 World Trade Center and Observation Deck – New York
Our visit to New York definitely had to include the 9/11 Memorial and climb the Observatory of the new 1 World Trade Center. What we experienced was a moment of solemnity among all the people who were there, all in one way or another, prepared to remember that sad moment in history. Continue reading “1 World Trade Center and Observation Deck – New York”
Joan Miró at MoMA – New York
We took advantage of our visit to New York to visit MOMA (The Museum of Modern Art). Among its exhibitions, there is an extraordinary one, with a good of the work by the painter, sculptor, engraver and Spanish ceramist, the great Joan Miró i Ferrà. Continue reading “Joan Miró at MoMA – New York”
Race to the Sky, The Empire State Building – New York
The Empire State Building built in 1931, in Art Deco style, continues to be an icon of New York City, together with the Statue of Liberty. And no matter how many times we visit this great city, it is important to see and admire it. Continue reading “Race to the Sky, The Empire State Building – New York”
“The Little Chapel That Stood” – New York
Known in recent times as “The little chapel that stood”; St. Paul’s Chapel is located in the block formed by Church, Fulton, Vessey Streets and Broadway Avenue in the lower part of the city of New York, just in front of the “World Trade Center” complex or area known as ” Ground Zero. ” Continue reading ““The Little Chapel That Stood” – New York”