I have been a fan of the Ippodo Gallery for several years. They closed the Chelsea location and now have moved the gallery uptown and display exhibitions on an appointment only basis. A recent email from Ippodo about an upcoming show caught my eye and I wanted to share the news with you.
Sculpting 'Emptiness' features Sho Kishino's works in wood. He uses old wood from temples and shrines, fossilized wood from riverbeds, branches of bog cedar, plum bark and mulberry roots. Kishino considers Japanese sculpture to be a subtractive art that is a result of the space that is created through the removal of the material. Paring down his subjects opens them to the outer world and presents their true essence. I cannot wait to see the show.
Ippodo New York
12 E. 86th St., #507
New York, NY 10028
http://www.ippodogallery.com
tel: (212) 967-4899
Contact Shoko Aono to make an appointment.
Sculpting 'Emptiness' will be on view September 12-October 3, 2013.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Friday, August 9, 2013
How to Book an Affordable Getaway to the Hamptons
Do you need a summer Hamptons vacation at an affordable price point? Interested in viewing two iconic art destinations along with working on your tan?
Here's what you do:
1. Lodging: Call The Harborside Resort Motel in Montauk and make a weekday reservation for a second floor room ($140/night plus tax). The property has two on site tennis courts and a pool.
2. Beaches: The real value of booking a stay at Harborside is the beach parking permit, which gives you access to Ditch Plains Beach and Gin Beach. Ditch Plains is the famous surfing spot in Montauk and even if you don't surf, you will want to catch some rays at this beach (remember to arrive by 10:30 a.m. to secure a parking space and a good tanning spot on the beach). Gin Beach has calmer water on Block Island Sound.
3. Art: Call the Pollock Krasner House and Study Center in East Hampton and book a one-hour guided tour that is offered on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at noon for $10. It is an incredible experience to stand in the middle of Jackson Pollock's studio! Also visit the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, but do this on your way east to Montauk. The museum is in a new Herzog & de Meuron-designed building, which you can't miss from Route 27 (Montauk Highway). When I visited recently, there were more architecture buffs walking around the property than visitors in the galleries. Admission is $10 and the museum is free on Wednesdays.
4. Food: For breakfast, don't miss the Montauk Bake Shoppe!Enjoy scrumptious homemade pastries with your morning coffee. Topside at Gosman's Dock has a sensational view overlooking the harbor and a superb Lobster Caprese salad. The Inlet Café is located below Topside and has a great sushi bar. The Clam Bar at Gosman's has a delicious grilled swordfish sandwich for $10. Harvest on Fort Pond is also highly recommended. For homemade ice cream, stop by John's Drive-In but it is so popular, you won't be the only customer in line with a sweet tooth!
5. Sightseeing: A visit to the Montauk Point Lighthouse is an excellent introduction to the area. The lighthouse closes at 5:30 p.m. during the week. Once you arrive in the village of Montauk, keep driving east on Route 27 for about six miles until you reach the lighthouse. Another fun thing to do is to go for a bike ride on Old Montauk Highway and stop at Gurney's Inn along the way.
Useful links:
http://www.montaukharborside.com
http://www.pkhouse.org
http://www.parrishart.org
http://www.gosmans.com
http://www.harvestfortpond.com
http://www.montauklighthouse.com
Here's what you do:
1. Lodging: Call The Harborside Resort Motel in Montauk and make a weekday reservation for a second floor room ($140/night plus tax). The property has two on site tennis courts and a pool.
2. Beaches: The real value of booking a stay at Harborside is the beach parking permit, which gives you access to Ditch Plains Beach and Gin Beach. Ditch Plains is the famous surfing spot in Montauk and even if you don't surf, you will want to catch some rays at this beach (remember to arrive by 10:30 a.m. to secure a parking space and a good tanning spot on the beach). Gin Beach has calmer water on Block Island Sound.
3. Art: Call the Pollock Krasner House and Study Center in East Hampton and book a one-hour guided tour that is offered on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at noon for $10. It is an incredible experience to stand in the middle of Jackson Pollock's studio! Also visit the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, but do this on your way east to Montauk. The museum is in a new Herzog & de Meuron-designed building, which you can't miss from Route 27 (Montauk Highway). When I visited recently, there were more architecture buffs walking around the property than visitors in the galleries. Admission is $10 and the museum is free on Wednesdays.
4. Food: For breakfast, don't miss the Montauk Bake Shoppe!Enjoy scrumptious homemade pastries with your morning coffee. Topside at Gosman's Dock has a sensational view overlooking the harbor and a superb Lobster Caprese salad. The Inlet Café is located below Topside and has a great sushi bar. The Clam Bar at Gosman's has a delicious grilled swordfish sandwich for $10. Harvest on Fort Pond is also highly recommended. For homemade ice cream, stop by John's Drive-In but it is so popular, you won't be the only customer in line with a sweet tooth!
5. Sightseeing: A visit to the Montauk Point Lighthouse is an excellent introduction to the area. The lighthouse closes at 5:30 p.m. during the week. Once you arrive in the village of Montauk, keep driving east on Route 27 for about six miles until you reach the lighthouse. Another fun thing to do is to go for a bike ride on Old Montauk Highway and stop at Gurney's Inn along the way.
Useful links:
http://www.montaukharborside.com
http://www.pkhouse.org
http://www.parrishart.org
http://www.gosmans.com
http://www.harvestfortpond.com
http://www.montauklighthouse.com
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