Artwalks in New York : Delightful Discoveries of Public Art and Gardens in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island

Completely updated, the new edition of this acclaimed guide brings us 33 tours of public art, covering the length of the island, from the Cloisters and Harlem in northern Manhattan, to Central Park and the museum mile, to Rockefeller Center and Chelsea, and all the way down to the southern tip at Battery Park City. This indispensable guide also covers the outer boroughs, from Snug Harbor, Staten Island to the Socrates Sculpture Park and the Noguchi Museum in Queens, from Wave Hill in the Bronx all the way to the botanical gardens in Brooklyn. The perfect guidebook for residents and tourists alike, Harrison and Rosenfeld uncover nooks and crannies off the beaten track alongside favored treasures, reminding us all why New York City is the art capital of the world. Artwalks in New York contains: Completely revised and updated entries, including seven new walks, reflecting the ever-changing city Includes over 25 walking tour maps, directions, and suggested visitation hours Listings of museums, art and auction galleries, art-filled public spaces, hotel lobbies, gardens, restaurants, subway stations, public sculpture and murals, and more Hundreds of interesting facts, anecdotes, and tidbits about New York City art from two expert guides Chicago Tribune, Bucknell Univ., Lewisburg, PA - George M. Jenks The third edition of Artwalks, substantially revised and updated with seven new walks, leads readers through various sections of the city, highlighting what the authors consider to be public art, whether seen outdoors or within the confines of museums and other buildings. With directions on how to get there by subway and car, plus excellent and easy-to-read maps, Artwalks has much to offer the art lover, including off-the-beaten-path suggestions like the Chinese Scholar's Garden at Snug Harbor on Staten Island ("not to be missed") and the Ukrainian Institute of America on East 79th Street. A helpful section, "Choosing an Outing," lists walks by subject, such as parks or flower gardens. Artwalks in New York......Page 1 Contents......Page 6 Preface......Page 8 Manhattan......Page 10 1. The Tip of Manhattan: The Financial District to the South Street Seaport......Page 12 2. The Tip of Manhattan: A Waterside Artwalk from Battery Park City to Battery Park......Page 21 3. The City Hall Area: The Heart of Downtown......Page 27 4. Exploring Soho and Tribeca: Bustling Streets and Art Installations......Page 35 5. From Cooper Square to Washington Square to Lower Fifth Avenue......Page 39 6. Vibrant Chelsea: The New Art Scene......Page 50 7. An Asian Odyssey: Himalayan, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Delights......Page 54 8. An Art Deco Walk: New York's 1930s Heritage......Page 57 9. Crisscrossing 42nd Street: Gardens, Architecture, Art Deco, and Modern Art......Page 64 10. Midtown Oases: Atria and Outdoor Art: East Side......Page 73 11. Midtown Oases: Atria and Outdoor Art: West Side......Page 81 12. Art in the Lincoln Center Area: Music for the Eyes......Page 90 13. Americana: Historic Houses, Gardens, and Collections around the City......Page 97 14. New York's Magnificent Museum Mile and Museums Just Beyond......Page 103 15. An Auction Outing: Previewing Art for Sale......Page 111 16. Around the World in Thirty Blocks (and Further Afield): International Art Centers......Page 116 17. Exploring Central Park and Its Surroundings: A Treasure Hunt for Children and Other Art Sites for Kids......Page 122 18. University and Cathedral Walk: Art on the Columbia Campus and Nearby St. John the Devine......Page 135 19. Exploring Harlem's Artistic Heritage......Page 145 20. The Unexpected Art Treasures of Audubon Terrace: Hispanic Society of America, the Numismatic Society, and More......Page 148 21. Walking down Medieval Garden Paths: The Cloisters......Page 153 The Bronx......Page 158 22. Botanical Delights, Indoors and Out: New York (Bronx) Botanical Garden Walk......Page 160 23. Woodlawn Cemetary: Artist's Graves and Artistic Monuments......Page 165 24. An Art/Nature Walk through an Elegant River Estate: Wave Hill......Page 174 Queens......Page 180 25. Flushing Meadows: An Outdoor Gallery of Sculpture......Page 182 26. Discover Long Island City, Queens' "Left Bank": The Noguchi Musuem, Socrates Sculpture Park, P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center, and Much More......Page 189 Brooklyn......Page 198 27. Stained Glass in the Churches of Brooklyn Heights......Page 200 28. Two Brooklyn Delights: A Botanical Garden Walk and a World-Class Museum......Page 211 29. Green-Wood Cemetary: Obelisks, Temples, and Artistic Gravestones......Page 220 Staten Island......Page 226 30. Snug Harbor: Gardens and Contemporary Art on Staten Island......Page 228 Additional Art Sites......Page 236 31. Art Neighborhoods around the City: 57th Street and the Upper East Side, the Lower East Side, and Willamsburg......Page 238 32. Restaurant and Hotel Lobby Art......Page 243 33. Underground Art: Surprising Subway Stations around the City......Page 252 Choosing an Outing......Page 258 Index of Artists and Places to See Their Works......Page 262 About the Authors......Page 272 Manhattan: 1. The Tip Of Manhattan: The Financial District To The South Street Seaport -- 2. The Tip Of Manhattan: A Waterside Artwalk From Battery Park City To Battery Park -- 3. The City Hall Area: The Heart Of Downtown -- 4. Exploring Soho And Tribeca: Bustling Streets And Art Installations -- 5. From Cooper Square To Washington Square To Lower Fifth Avenue -- 6. Vibrant Chelsea: The New Art Scene -- 7. An Asian Odyssey: Himalayan, Chinese, Japanese, And Korean Delights -- 8. An Art Deco Walk: New York's 1930s Heritage -- 9. Crisscrossing 42nd Street: Gardens, Architecture, Art Deco, And Modern Art -- 10. Midtown Oases: Atria And Outdoor Art: East Side -- 11. Midtown Oases: Atria And Outdoor Art: West Side -- 12. Art In The Lincoln Center Area: Music For The Eyes -- 13. Americana: Historic Houses, Gardens, And Collections Around The City -- 14. New York's Magnificent Museum Mile And Museums Just Beyond -- 15. An Auction Outing: Previewing Art For Sale -- 16. Around The World In Thirty Blocks (and Further Afield): International Art Centers -- 17. Exploring Central Park And Its Surroundings: A Treasure Hunt For Children And Other Art Sites For Kids -- 18. University And Cathedral Walk: Art On The Columbia Campus And Nearby St. John The Divine -- 19. Exploring Harlem's Artistic Heritage -- 20. The Unexpected Art Treasures Of Audubon Terrace: Hispanic Society Of America, The Numismatic Society, And More -- 21. Walking Down Medieval Garden Paths: The Cloisters. The Bronx: 22. Botanical Delights, Indoors And Out: New York (bronx) Botanical Garden Walk -- 23. Woodlawn Cemetery: Artists' Graves And Artistic Monuments -- 24. An Art / Nature Walk Through An Elegant River Estate: Wave Hill. Queens: 25. Flushing Meadows: An Outdoor Gallery Of Sculpture -- 26. Discover Long Island City, Queens' Left Bank: The Noguchi Museum, Socrates Sculpture Park, P.s. 1 Contemporary Art Center, And Much More. Brooklyn: 27. Stained Glass In The Churches Of Brooklyn Heights -- 28. Two Brooklyn Delights: A Botanical Garden Walk And A World-class Museum -- 29. Green-wood Cemetery: Obelisks, Temples, And Artistic Gravestones. Staten Island: 30. Snug Harbor: Gardens And Contemporary Art On Staten Island. Additional Art Sites: 31. Art Neighborhoods Around The City: 57th Street And The Upper East Side, The Lower East Side, And Williamsburg -- 32. Restaurant And Hotel Lobby Art -- 33. Underground Art: Surprising Subway Stations Around The City. Choosing An Outing -- Index Of Artist And Places To See Their Work. Marina Harrison And Lucy D. Rosenfeld ; Illustrations By Lucy D. Rosenfeld. Includes Index. Thoroughly revised and updated, a new edition of the popular handbook features thirty-three tours of public art, from the Cloisters and Harlem, to Central Park and the midtown museums, to the southern tip at Battery Park City, as well as the outer boroughs, including such sites as Snug Harbor, the Socrates Sculpture Park, Noguchi Museum, Wave Hill, and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Simultaneous. New Yorkers love a bargain as much as they love art. Artwalks in New York combines both as it maps out dozens of walking tours of free public art throughout the five boroughs. Completely updated, the new edition of this acclaimed guide brings us 33 tours of public art