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Touring the Dan Flavin Art Institute

Written by Linda on September 16, 2012. Posted in Foundations.

You have probably passed the building a hundred times when walking in Bridgehampton, New York.

The innocuous structure which was once an African American church and then a fire house is now the home of the Dan Flavin Art Institute. The building’s benign exterior does not betray the intense rainbow of colors within. Dan Flavin is an artist well known for working with fluorescent lights as his media. A radiant array of color floods this permanent exhibition of nine of his fluorescent installations.

Upon setting foot into the top floor of the gallery, the viewer is initially overwhelmed by the depth of colors. You immediately wonder how these colors are “made.” Is it the reflection of the lights or is it the colors mingling together?

While it is hard to determine the source of light, it is a joy to analyze the spectacular colors.
The Dan Flavin Institute is free and open to the public, Thursday to Sunday, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

If strolling through fluorescent lights piques your appetite, Pierre’s is a charming restaurant in Bridgehampton that serve French cuisine that you may like to try. Next door to the restaurant is Pierre’s take out store with smoothies, organic juices, pastries and main courses. It is a perfect place to put together a delicious beach picnic.

World Pie is an unique Pizza restaurant and around the corner from the Dan Flavin Art Institute. An exotic favorite of ours is the duck pizza. Ask to sit in the large out door area which looks onto Main Street.

Finally, what could be more delicious than homemade ice cream at the Candy Kitchen to top off a perfect art viewing day?

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Corwith Avenue, off Main Street
Bridgehampton, NY 11932
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World Pie
2402 Montauk Hwy
Bridgehampton, NY 11932
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2468 Main Street
Bridgehampton, NY 11932
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2391 Montauk Highway
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Recently Visited the FLAG Art Foundation

Written by Linda on September 1, 2012. Posted in Foundations.

The FLAG Art Foundation Located in the sleek and chic Chelsea Arts Tower, The FLAG Art Foundation is an exciting exhibition space for viewing contemporary art. Art insiders who are truly in the know seem to be aware of this unique, rather distinctive venue since it’s housed in an unexpected space–up on the 9th and 10th floors of a 20-story glass-facade commercial condominium. Exhibiting works by established and emerging international artists, FLAG’s mission is to encourage and foster the appreciation of contemporary art among a diverse audience. It also provides a unique educational environment in which art enthusiasts can view, contemplate and engage in active dialogue with the artworks.

FLAG’s program includes three-to-five professionally-curated shows annually. What’s also rather unique about FLAG is that it functions as a museum. Curators select and borrow from a variety of institutions and private collections to include an extensive range of artwork in each compelling exhibition. FLAG is also a resource that facilitates loans of contemporary artworks to museums worldwide.

.She created a three-dimensional rippled, cloud-like wall through the assembly of countless white drinking straws. Recently on view was American artist Tara Donovan’s “Haze” (2003) installation, in which she created a three-dimensional rippled, cloud-like wall through the assembly of countless white drinking straws.

Influential minimal artist Félix González-Torres’ “Untitled” (A Corner of Baci, 1990) installation offered an endless supply of sweetness and a bit of decadence. In a corner just off the elevator was a glittering pile of Baci chocolate Italian “kisses,” which guests helped themselves to upon entering and exiting. The stock was continually replenished.

The FLAG Art Foundation
545 West 25th St., 9th floor
New York, NY 10001212.206.0220
nfo@flagartfoundation.org

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The Brant Foundation

Written by Linda on August 29, 2012. Posted in Foundations.

Located in the picturesque town of Greenwich, Conn.—a short drive from the bustle and buzz of New York City—is The Brant Foundation, a private art foundation that was established in 1996 by art enthusiast, collector and publisher, Peter Brant. The Foundation, which is housed in a charming stone barn, is surrounded by sprawling green polo grounds, which are embellished by permanent sculptures created by Richard Serra. Other sculptures on display include Urs Fischer’s “Big Clay.”

Renowned for its long-term exhibitions, The Brant Foundation primarily curates from its own private collection and functions as a museum in that it borrows from other art institutions, and collections and also lends its contemporary works to more than a dozen exhibitions annually. What makes Brant’s collection so remarkable is that each artist that is featured is represented in depth, and the exhibits include works from the earliest period of an artist’s career through his or her most current works.

The star of the recent show, on view through September 2012, is artist Karen Kilimnik. Visitors are invited to explore Kilimnik’s glamorous, fantasy, femme-inspired world. She explores a wide range of themes—from the dark, mystery of witchcraft to set design, the wonder of the solar system and even magic.

Glamour and an ultra-feminine sensibility mingle rather artistically in a flowery room washed in pale blue walls. Chic, colorful fashion sketches adorn the walls, which are covered in whimsical wall paper. Oriental-style furniture and umbrellas are placed sparsely in the space and colorful decorative lanterns also dangle from the ceiling.

Another installation features a pristine, well-manicured garden of green. Impeccably tailored shrubbery adorns the English-style garden that boasts a decorative fountain as its focal point. A display of bold pink flowers adds a hint of unexpected color. Everything about this scene is clean and pure.

Free to the public Located at 941 North Street, Greenwich, Conn., The Brant Foundation is open Monday through Friday by appointment only, 203.869.0611.

Greenwich Day Tripper

You may want to venture out into the charming town of Greenwich, Conn., which is just a 15-minute drive from The Brant Foundation. There are plenty of chic, delectable eateries that are open for lunch, specifically Mediterraneo (zhospitalitygroup.com/mediterraneo/). If you’re looking for a sweet treat before your drive home, head to St. Moritz Pastry Shop (stmoritzpastryshop.com) and taste one of their Sarah Bernhards, which they’ve won top honors for.

If shopping is your passion, don’t miss Richards (mitchellstores.com)—an iconic Greenwich shopping institution that has been catering to the Greenwich community for three generations.

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