Georgia O’Keeffe: Abstraction

If you’re a tri-state are resident, check out Georgia O’Keeffe’s (GO) excellent exhibition at the Whitney Museum. I’ve always been drawn to this dynamic artist, a woman who was truly ahead of her time. Venturing to NYC as a young woman to launch a career as a commercial artist, her mentor/lover was Arthur Steiglitz, a CCNY alum.

A key point to remember is that she maintained ownership of more than half the work she created during her lifetime; she lived to be nearly 100. Now that she’s in the other realm, her work tours and monies go toward supporting the foundation she started which benefits other artists who want to be the next GO.

To be blunt: GO after your dreams. You never know where they make take you.

It may sound morbid, but it’s never too soon to think about your legacy. If you don’t make all the coin, then those you love or causes you care about can ultimately benefit from what you put out into the world each day. Consult your accountant, attorney, estate or financial planner to learn more.


Frank Lloyd Wright: 50th Anniversary of the Guggenheim

This summer, I helped thousands of others celebrate the Guggenheim Museum’s 50th Birthday during the Frank Lloyd Wright exhibition. What a priceless Sunday afternoon in Manhattan!

Wright designed the Guggenheim and as an architect was truly ahead of his time.
Exhibitions included a sketch of what I feel is definitely the design for the new Freedom Tower, slated to the built on the former World Trade Center site.

Yes, it’s a new building, designed by contemporary architects. However, I think it’s a testament to Wright’s free-thinking, pr-driven genius and connection of the environment to people and the influence he’s had on generations of artists.

With each generation, we do get better.

If you didn’t catch the exhibit, then buy one of his many books. Or, simply treat yourself to any exhibit at the Guggenheim, where you can marvel at the circular exhibit hall, allowing light, environment, people and beauty to mix in exquisite harmony.


Walking for Wellness

NYC’s recent Indian summer alerted me that I have to get back into my “walking zone;” by body feels best when a have a strong exercise routine. An evening stroll along Central Park West, Columbus Circle and the West Side was simply glorious.

Thinking back, I had a similar stroll last fall. Cherish the simple beauty that is right in front of you. Don’t miss opportunities to take simple snippets of relaxation. They can offer a world of solace and provide sustenance during those days when your body and brain is literally on the run.

And yes, I supported the economy with a few purchases in support of local shopkeepers, hopefully doing my small part to keep them in business.
Alas, patches of the metropolitan streetscape are bare (even ritzy Madison Avenue)
in that businesses can no longer afford ground floor Manhattan office leases.