The Museum of Modern Art in New York City is always a major attraction for anyone staying at one of New York’s cosmopolitan downtown hotels. With around 14 outstanding exhibits and a wealth of permanent art not to be missed, it is, in fact, one of the most popular attractions in the city.
MoMa in summer
One of the events MoMa is hosting this summer is called the Rain Room. This room contains a sheet of water that falls and stops every time a human body is detected. Organized by the creative minds of rAndom International, this experimentation with physical art flirts with the line between the piece and the viewer. This is the biggest and most ambitious project the rAndom team has envisioned, and so far they have encountered minimal issues. The Rain Room uses pressure regulators, custom software, 3D tracking cameras, steel beams, and intricate coordination to create this carefully choreographed rain experience. For fans of interactive art staying at one of New York’s central hotels, this exhibit should be high on the must-see list: it’s truly fascinating.
Also this summer at MoMA is British photographer Bill Brandt’s show, Shadow and Light. Brant is a major figure in the founding of modernist photography, and this exhibition represents a major turning point in his vision. Brandt’s photographs of London during World War II are one way for the world to try to understand life in London during this period of the 20th century. The work featured in this show transforms the mundane into striking characters, all with the use of “Shadow and Light”! Comprised of a series of nudes embodying both the sensuality and weirdness of the human body, his greatest achievement is presented alongside photographs of other random objects. The variety of themes that inspired Brandt is one of the best things about this exhibition. Just minutes from any of New York’s central hotels, this exhibit embodies the beauty of photography and traces the evolution of a photographer’s work throughout his career.
For those staying in downtown New York hotels who want to experience a funnier side of the art world, be sure to check out the Claes Oldenburg exhibit at MoMa through August. These ingenious and delicious sculptures that bear a disconcerting resemblance to food may be too much to handle for anyone who is overly hungry! Oldenburg’s reputation as one of the most important artists of the 20th century can be seen through his experimentation with painting, sculpture, subject matter, and form.
New York in the summer can be a bit hot and very crowded! So if you’re staying at one of New York’s chic downtown hotels, get out of the clutter of the streets and enjoy the air conditioning while taking the opportunity to appreciate some great art.
