Architecture / Art / Museums
Ambling Around Albany
While on our way to Vermont, we made a stop in Albany where we spent the night with my cousin and his family. Naturally we also squeezed in a few sites while we were there. …
Tag: New York
Margery Ryerson: Art is Contagious
One of the things we’ve been enjoying on our travels is connecting dots from places we visit as we go along. It’s also been fun to feel like we’re starting to know some art and …
New York State Capitol
Our 18th state capitol tour is in the books with a visit to the New York State Capitol in Albany, New York. New York State took its time deciding where its capital was going to …
Enchanting Threads: The Art of Salley Mavor
I’ve never heard of Salley Mavor, but I was certainly enthralled by her miniatures on display in the exhibit at the Albany Institute of History & Art. “Mavor is an award-winning fiber artist whose artwork …
Albany Institute of History & Art
We went to the Albany Institute of History & Art (in Albany, New York, naturally) to see a couple of exhibits. As per usual with us, it seems, we managed to arrive during a period …
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
I wound up at the Staatsburgh State Historic Site in Staatsburg, New York on a whim when the timing of other things on my radar didn’t work out quite as planned. But wow, was I …
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
I toured Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site in Hyde Park, New York many years ago, but read that it gets over-the-top decorated for Christmas, so I made a detour to check it out. It was …
Treasures at the Met Cloisters
You can read the backstory on the Met Cloisters here. That post focused on the architectural elements of the museum; this post focuses on a sampling of the treasures found within. The cover photo is …
Architecture / Art / Museums
The Architecture of the Met Cloisters
I decided to stop into the Met Cloisters almost on a whim, using it to break up a drive. Doug had previously visited the site so it was fair game for a solo foray. I …
Helen Bruce Dioramas Exhibit
At the end of the Boscobel House tour, the guide pointed out a room I would have otherwise missed. Inside was an exhibit of miniature dioramas by Helen Bruce (1880-1961). Though completely unconnected to the …