this makes me happy beyond words. I want to get a plane ticket at flyi right now and spend a couple of days in the galleries, and then of course spend a couple more weeks filling in the pieces I missed on my last visit. when I visited NYC this summer, MOMA:QNS was on my list of places to visit, but it was too far away (in Queens, of all places) and there were just too many other things to see.

what I think I appreciate most in this new building is the commitment to architecture that doesn’t call attention to itself. if you’ve gone to a good gallery lately, the architecture doesn’t always attract attention to the painting you’re looking at. I love the wide expanse of hardwood and glass, and the interesting chronological pairings they made throughout the gallery, allowing you to view the progression in art over time, not merely grouping artists by schools and movements.

i’m sort of new to this whole blog thing, but since everyone else is doing it, I figured it’s about time I jump on the wagon [wouldn’t want to fall off]. i’ll attempt to fill these virtual pages with something worthwhile, but i can’t really promise that i’ll have something truly exciting or thought-provoking to say. anyway, here goes the plunge…