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Sunday, December 30, 2012

Ann Hamilton at the Park Avenue Armory

Earlier today, S and I visited the Ann Hamilton exhibit at the Park Avenue Armory. Titled "the event of a thread", the exhibit mainly comprised of a large diaphanous white curtain in the middle of the very impressive, expansive space.

The white fabric rises and falls continously, seemingly due to a draught in the enclosed space but in fact through a convoluted yet intricate system of pulleys and ropes powered by a few dozen swings that visitors sit and play on. Talk about bringing out the kid in us!
While Ms. Hamilton's motivation behind the installation is rather high brow (read here), I love participatory art and couldn't get enough of the swings especially whilst trying to work out which part of the curtain I was manipulating as I swung back and forth. 
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We weren't in the practice of hogging swings so we jumped off and lay down beneath the white curtain. Looking up, this is what I saw:






  

This was one heck of a spot for quiet contemplation and considering the time of year, some decent resolution-making. It was mesmerising the way the fabric glided and floated - this alone was worth the admission.
Zara polka dot flared dress (sim and sim), Plush fleece tights, Wolverine x Samantha Pleet boots (here, here and here), Sportsgirl Australia belt (sim), J Crew sequin jacket (last worn here)

On for the rest of the week, I urge anyone in the area to take a peek (go early, get advance tickets). If you decide to go in the evening, there is a mini concert concluding with pigeons being released into the space (what the..?). But if you are unable to visit, here's a short video of the installation:

Posted by Usha at Sunday, December 30, 2012
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Labels: J Crew, museums, New York, Weekend, Zara

5 comments:

  1. Lisa C.December 31, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    Hello there!

    You recently commented on my blog and thought I'd jump over to check yours out....and I'm so glad I did! What a beautiful site. All of your details - everything from your colors, your banner to the title (I love the song 'Sidewalks of NY") are just impeccable.

    I look forward to following your adventures in my hometown!

    I love the armory. The old fashion house I worked for in the city had their fashion week show their every season. : ) Great memories!

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    1. UshaJanuary 6, 2013 at 6:23 PM

      Oooh thanks for the visit and I LOVE that you made the connection!

      Can I confess now that this was my first visit to the armory? I want to hang my head in shame. It is a remarkable space and I am envious of how fun (and insane) it must have been for you every fashion week. Now that Ann Hamilton is over, I wait to see what's going to be in that space next..

      ps - I think your blog is hilarious and look forward to each and every one of your posts!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    This is lovely. One question, though: could you please explain what "sim" means? I'm not sure I've seen this word in English before.

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    1. UshaJanuary 6, 2013 at 6:13 PM

      Thanks for dropping by! LOL I realise I probably use a lot of words that may not seem to be English!
      Anyway "sim" is shorthand for "similar" - I use it when I can't find the link to the exact item I am wearing so I show you alternatives for a similar look.

      Hope this was helpful!

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  3. thatdamngreendressJanuary 6, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    oh amazing- I'd heard of the installation but I love seeing your perspective on it. I would have loved to experience it! It's too bad these kinds of projects are so temporal though- I always miss out!

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