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Chihuly at the New York Botanical Garden

Tracey Toole · August 2, 2017

Breathtaking is one word. Awe-inspiring, another. Dale Chihuly, an American artist who works with glass, has created dramatic new pieces inspired by his Artwork Installations of 1975 in Lewiston, NY. I first saw his work when I lived in Portland. It's always overwhelming and beautiful and I can't help think, how does he do that? What he does with glass is unbelievable and inspirational. The New York Botanical Garden always has amazing art exhibits. They never seem to disappoint. And this summer is no different. Chihuly has pieces are scattered throughout the New York Botanical Garden complementing and enhancing. A wonderful place to escape to during a hot summer in the city.

Harper in front of the Red Reeds on Logs

There are so many photos I am going to break them up into 2 blog posts.

Enjoy!

Tracey

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Frida Kahlo at the NY Botanical Gardens

Tracey Toole · August 31, 2015

Living in New York City for the summer sometimes can feel like living in an oven. No circulation of air, just steady, hot, sometimes sticky and sometimes stinky air. The New York Botanical Garden is a welcome reprieve. Located in the Bronx section of NYC, it is a quick 20 minute trip from Grand Central. Once at the station all you need to do is cross the street and you are at the garden. Being this easy is important when traveling with a toddler. Since April I have been looking forward to this exhibit. Frida Kahlo makes me feel good and happy. Food for the soul.