Top Destinations by New York Limo
The Big Apple is renowned world-wide for their wide array of art museums, theater and other cultural activities. If you're planning a day to escape into the big city by New York limo, develop a fascinating itinerary that includes some of the current limited-time art exhibitions and plays which are catching significant critical acclaim. Here are the top cultural destinations for your New York limo trip:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Even if you've visited the Metropolitan's galleries too many times to count, it's well worth a return trip due to their recently-updated collection of art from the Eastern hemisphere. The museum recently launched an all-new set of galleries for the "Arab lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia and Later South Asia." New York magazine has offered the addition a glowing endorsement, describing the artwork as "glorious, swoon-inducing, magnificently designed." The expansion to the Metropolitan should be at the top of any list for New York limo day out.
The Bachelors' Tea Party
History buffs will go wild over off-broadway show The Bachelors' Tea Party, a play about the relationship between early 20th century socialites Bessie Marbury and Elsie de Wolfe. While deWolfe worked in theater and interior design, Marbury was an early superstar agent who contributed to the careers of both Oscar Wilde and Cole Porter. Make tickets to this fascinating play part of your cultural explorations by New York limo.
The Value of Water
The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine is hosting their largest exhibition to date, a collection of 41 works of art inspired by the increasing value of drinking water. Media includes an animated film drawn in charcoal by William Kentridge and a glass installation by artist Kiki Smith. If you're looking to explore some cultural activities off the beaten path, directing your New York limo towards the Cathedral Church is a must. Be advised that viewing hours are limited to Sundays.
Brooklyn Museum
Top local arts exhibitions for your New York limo itinerary include a visit to the Brooklyn Museum's short term exhibition of John-Michel Othoniel's work. This eccentric French artists' work is being shown on for an extremely limited period of time, from August 17th - December 1st, 2012. Explore the evolution of Othoniel's career, from his early sulfur and wax sculptures to his more recent glass work.
Museum of Biblical Art
For insight into the restoration of critically-renowned masterpiece The Adoration of the Magi, direct your New York Limo to the Museum of Biblical Art before September 9th. The exhibition of Bartolo di Fredi's biblically-inspired masterpiece ends soon, though viewing is open seven days a week until exhibit closure.
MOMA
When performing a cultural tour by New York Limo, a stop at the Museum of Modern art is always a necessity. A fascinating recent exhibit which opened 8/15 is Project 98: Slavs and Tatars. The exhibition delves into the complex political and cultural relationships of Crimea and Eurasia, featuring a broad array of works by artists representing both viewpoints.
From ancient Renaissance masterpieces to modern reflections on political conflict and natural resources, there is an endless variety of fascinating art for your New York limo itinerary. Whether you decide to visit 8 galleries in a single New York limo day out or spend hours exploring the endless collections of MOMA or The Metropolitan, treat yourself to some cutting-edge culture.