tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post8550318894085940425..comments2024-03-14T08:18:20.779-04:00Comments on Sarah Laurence: Noguchi Museum & Manhattan DiningSarah Laurencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-51345720037042872462009-05-06T11:53:00.000-04:002009-05-06T11:53:00.000-04:00Shauna, museums are great for kids. I miss the re...Shauna, museums are great for kids. I miss the restaurants of NYC. <br /><br />Barrie, thanks. That sounds like a good idea for a sci fi story for kids.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-12561827358405910722009-05-06T03:18:00.000-04:002009-05-06T03:18:00.000-04:00Love the photos. Thanks for sharing! And who would...Love the photos. Thanks for sharing! And who wouldn't want those space larvae for pets!Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-34566463066258974302009-05-04T19:00:00.000-04:002009-05-04T19:00:00.000-04:00How wonderful that your children enjoy the art. M...How wonderful that your children enjoy the art. My kids love it to and we eat up any chance to get lost in museums (of any sort).<br /><br />The dining in Manhattan is certainly unparalleled. It sounds wonderful and reminds me of fond memories there.Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849265100342504917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-39905102176173851592009-05-03T18:15:00.000-04:002009-05-03T18:15:00.000-04:00Charlotte, didn’t I run into you at MoMA? That wa...Charlotte, didn’t I run into you at MoMA? That was before England. You would adore the Noguchi Museum. <br /><br />JAPRA, I wish you could have joined me. I’m sure you’d love both the museum and meal. Lucky you to have a mother who cooked shabu-shabu. I can’t imagine slicing beef that thin. I’m just counting the days until we have wildflowers blooming. Maine lupines are as glorious as bluebells and bluebonnets. I’d have seen the connection because I love purple-blue wildflowers more than any other bloom.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-80798256139189692192009-05-03T03:03:00.000-04:002009-05-03T03:03:00.000-04:00Sarah, how I would have loved to have joined you f...Sarah, how I would have loved to have joined you for every step of this day! The Noguchi Museum sound right up my alley. I loved this: "Yeah, and Rodin’s statues are garden gnomes." LOL<br /><br />Love your new bag too! I recently went native (London native, that is) and bought a huge purse for my DSLR. But I really like all the zippers on yours. My things tend to roll around a bit too much in mine. <br /><br />Your Japanese restaurant sounded so fun and reminded me of how much I used to love shabu-shabu! My mom would make it for dinner sometimes and it was always a delicious treat.<br /> <br />And finally, thank you for the blogwatch link! I love that you paired my photo up with Bee's bluebonnets. I am not sure I would have made the connection... you are a keen observer!TBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580447766102705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-57417462882483635392009-05-02T13:18:00.000-04:002009-05-02T13:18:00.000-04:00I MUST go to the Noguchi museum. Knew about him b...I MUST go to the Noguchi museum. Knew about him but not it!<br />(When WAS the last time I was in NYC?)Charlotte Agellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589955947324137234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-14614937741296654332009-05-01T19:14:00.000-04:002009-05-01T19:14:00.000-04:00Marmee, I always get overwhelmed by the scale of t...Marmee, I always get overwhelmed by the scale of the Louvre. We did have a wonderful time, thanks. So nice to reconnect with you!<br /><br />Rose, Noguchi also did some stunning landscape architecture too. Wouldn’t it be tasty to be a food critic? I am obsessed with perfect meals. In case you hadn’t noticed….Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-75774194612271852652009-05-01T19:09:00.000-04:002009-05-01T19:09:00.000-04:00Thank you for for showing Noguchi's artwork, Sarah...Thank you for for showing Noguchi's artwork, Sarah. I had heard of Noguchi before, but had no idea what his art was like. I appreciated the art lesson! If your novels aren't successful, you could always get a job as a food critic:) You visit such interesting restaurants; if I were visiting NYC, I'd check out your reviews before deciding where to eat!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-57197344496240222242009-05-01T19:05:00.000-04:002009-05-01T19:05:00.000-04:00very cool, i love going to museums. the louvre, th...very cool, i love going to museums. the louvre, the rom are two of my favourites. i love to see how others interpret the world around them. looks like you all had a wonderful time.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-70792458583157743842009-05-01T16:07:00.000-04:002009-05-01T16:07:00.000-04:00Danielle, welcome to my blog! Nice to connect wit...Danielle, welcome to my blog! Nice to connect with another book blogger who loves art too. I’ll come visit soon.<br /><br />Vicki, it’s a schlep to get there but well worth it. I think that’s the only reason more people don’t visit. Part of the appeal is seeing art without crowds. Great to reconnect with you!<br /><br />Troutbirder, I’ll keep that in mind should I visit Minneapolis, thanks!<br /><br />Dave, I thought you’d love these sculptures. I don’t recall seeing Noguchi’s work in England. There’s a bunch of info about him on the museum website.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-67321217047049899042009-05-01T09:41:00.000-04:002009-05-01T09:41:00.000-04:00What fantastic sculptures. I was particularly move...What fantastic sculptures. I was particularly moved by the first image and the sixth. Quite incredible. I must try to research this Noguchi. I know of him only what you have told and shown me. Thanks for a special treat.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-10756865972051316472009-05-01T07:45:00.000-04:002009-05-01T07:45:00.000-04:00I must admit my knowledge of sculpture is quite li...I must admit my knowledge of sculpture is quite limited. Though I love sculpture gardens and my favorite is at the Walker Art Museum in Mpls.troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-67574742830780769162009-05-01T05:35:00.000-04:002009-05-01T05:35:00.000-04:00The Noguchi sculpture Museum is breathtaking and i...The Noguchi sculpture Museum is breathtaking and i will definitely visit when I am next in NYC. Thank you for writing about it I would never have known otherwise.Have a lovely weekend, xv.vicki archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847183975086900816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-34136957409468309432009-04-30T22:59:00.000-04:002009-04-30T22:59:00.000-04:00The sculptures are too amazing for words.The sculptures are too amazing for words.go with happinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595682250486007887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-35271994886851317682009-04-30T17:59:00.000-04:002009-04-30T17:59:00.000-04:00David, so I’m not alone.
Stacy, there’s a fabulou...David, so I’m not alone.<br /><br />Stacy, there’s a fabulous Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam that I bet you’d all enjoy. I loved our visit there but we went without the kids from England.<br /><br />MS, DIY stands for Do It Yourself. My dad likes to do his own plumbing and home repairs. I love stopping by your virtual front porch.<br /><br />Bee, I thought of Ying Yang too and Escher stairways. Here are some tips on choosing kid friendly galleries: low crowds, fun work (sculpture is often better than painting) and go for a short time. The most kid friendly places are sculpture gardens. I think it helps that we’ve been doing it all along. Partly for them but also for me. We’re back to cooler weather but this had been an easy mud season without much rain and no snow. <br /><br />CM, thanks!Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-27101608629991453232009-04-30T16:37:00.000-04:002009-04-30T16:37:00.000-04:00Thank you for adding some culture to my day. I rea...Thank you for adding some culture to my day. I really like that first sculpture of the winding walkway/staircase. What a talented sculptor he was.<br />I love that new bag of yours too!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10352909161587824227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-43342920749543936492009-04-30T15:46:00.000-04:002009-04-30T15:46:00.000-04:00I love coming to your blog - it's like taking a va...I love coming to your blog - it's like taking a vacation!Cheffie-Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568520021347503121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-14320476966683645142009-04-30T14:57:00.000-04:002009-04-30T14:57:00.000-04:00I'm completely mesmerized by that first picture of...I'm completely mesmerized by that first picture of the staircase/slide spiral. It looks so smooth to the touch. I love the yin/yang and "infinite motion" aspect of it. And the "space larvae!" So irresistible.<br /><br />I think it is fantastic that you take your children to museums and they actually derive PLEASURE from that activity. (Perhaps we are going to the wrong museums?) I sense that the development of the artistic eye/sensibility started early in your house.<br /><br />Thanks so much for the mention . . . your blog watch is really a nice touch. And last thing: I can't believe that it is so warm there!Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-85219026886131166562009-04-30T10:12:00.000-04:002009-04-30T10:12:00.000-04:00Those weeping cherries look like they need that si...Those weeping cherries look like they need that single shoulder to lean on. Lovely, lovely sculpture. And no wonder, your photographs are amazing with that big camera you have. <br /><br />Thanks for taking us on the trip with you and for all the tips. BTW what does DIY stand for? :-) <br /><br />And oh yes! I LOVE your comment about blogs being front porches where people meet to chat!!!!!Hana Njau-Okolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978662559579409259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-6968862930887376122009-04-30T09:58:00.000-04:002009-04-30T09:58:00.000-04:00I really enjoyed the light sculptures. They are wh...I really enjoyed the light sculptures. They are whimsical. Noguchi sort of reminds me of Picasso in that he worked in so many different mediums. New challenges. New creations. New insights. I'm taking my daughters to Amsterdam and Berlin this summer. I hope that they do as well in the museums as your kids did!Stacy Nyikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07830844058919457619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-86121247777045865662009-04-29T21:05:00.000-04:002009-04-29T21:05:00.000-04:00Yup, I'd have been entranced by his work too, Sara...Yup, I'd have been entranced by his work too, Sarah.david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-89490035913693941862009-04-29T18:44:00.000-04:002009-04-29T18:44:00.000-04:00I'd have a hard time picking a favorite as they we...I'd have a hard time picking a favorite as they were all so good. I only photographed a fraction of the sculptures. The driftwood was among the best. <br /><br />I should mention that the names are not his but mine. I foolishly forgot to write down his names. I was so caught up in the beauty of the art and the joy of having permission to photograph it.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-72049040537030200762009-04-29T18:41:00.000-04:002009-04-29T18:41:00.000-04:00I like that "driftwood" best but all the art displ...I like that "driftwood" best but all the art displayed is impressive.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-78377295072140987042009-04-29T17:38:00.000-04:002009-04-29T17:38:00.000-04:00Sarah, welcome to my blog. Our names are so simil...Sarah, welcome to my blog. Our names are so similar! I found your blog interesting too. Great to connect through Barrie. <br /><br />Ms. Wis, I’m not surprised you enjoyed it. His work is a wonderful mating of art and landscape architecture.<br /><br />ACIL, I did say the sculptures appealed to the inner child! <br /><br />Lakeviewer, definitely add these places to your list. They are off the beaten path and give a true taste of real NYC. <br /><br />FF, welcome to my blog. The museum is hard to reach but worth it. My blog is full of places in NYC that are kid friendly because I’m often there with my kids. I’d recommend the Japanese restaurant for kids over the Italian one. Click on the NYC label to find more relevant posts. Enjoy your trip! I’ll come visit your blog soon. <br /><br />Tess, lucky you – what a nice gift! I have been on a NYC blogging spree lately – more interesting than mud season in Maine.<br /><br />Anil, the light does make the sculpture lively. It is a challenge to define art, but I had no doubt about Noguchi’s work.<br /><br />Kate, it was a brilliant trip, thank you.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-79678118527068807912009-04-29T16:46:00.000-04:002009-04-29T16:46:00.000-04:00What a fine time you must have had with your child...What a fine time you must have had with your children in the Noguchi Museum. I loved seeing the photographs from the museum. The restaurants you visited sound as if they are a wonderful dining experience.kate smudgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10564410520744285676noreply@blogger.com