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Favorite Photos of 2018

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Dianne L. DuranteJanuary 16, 2019

One of my hobbies is snapping photos as I take long walks around New York City. These are my favorites from 2018. All are copyright © 2018 Dianne L. Durante. Lower Manhattan A “Working Girl” moment: lower Manhattan from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Christmas, Decorative Arts, Photos, Sculpture | Tagged Brookgreen Gardens, New York City

Brooklyn & Manhattan Bridges, Dawn

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Dianne L. DuranteJanuary 9, 2019

Every year my husband and I do an excursion to watch sunrise from the east end of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.  Since that means arriving at least half an hour before official sunrise, we typically do it when the … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Photography | Tagged New York City

Reaching for the Sky: Central Park South & Midtown Construction

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Dianne L. DuranteDecember 26, 2018

These photos were taken in late November and December 2018, while I was walking south and west in Central Park. They don’t need much commentary except: AWESOME! You think it can’t get any better than this one, don’t you? Hah! … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture | Tagged New York City

Capitalist Christmas 2018

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Dianne L. DuranteDecember 12, 2018

This site is usually dedicated to art that’s inspiring, thought-provoking, skillfully executed, and/or breathtakingly beautiful … and once a year, I stretch that to include the fabulous decorations, clothing, and jewelry on display in Manhattan during the holiday season. Enjoy! Decorations … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Decorative Arts, Photos | Tagged Holidays, New York City

ARC Exhibition at Salmagundi Club thru 10/2/18

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Dianne L. DuranteSeptember 29, 2018

The Art Renewal Center‘s annual competition for contemporary realistic art attracts some of the best artists from around the world. The paintings and sculptures are stunning for their technique and/or their subjects, which range from realistic to romantic to naturalistic. Through … Continue reading →

Posted in Painting, Sculpture | Tagged Exhibitions, New York City

The Dene Shelter (Central Park Maintenance)

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Dianne L. DuranteAugust 15, 2018

The rustic Dene Shelter, sitting high on a rocky outcrop, is a great place to enjoy a splendid view and think about how many, many things could go wrong in the man-made natural wonder that is Central Park. After Egbert … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture | Tagged Central Park, New York City

Frederick Law Olmsted and Central Park

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Dianne L. DuranteJune 20, 2018

If you’re in the Ramble, you’re probably wandering aimlessly – and Frederick Law Olmsted would be pleased about that. This wooded area with its convoluted paths harks back to the meandering rides that young Olmsted took with his father in … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture | Tagged Central Park, New York City

Calvert Vaux and Central Park’s Dairy

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Dianne L. DuranteJune 13, 2018

In the early days, Central Park had sheep, but no cows. It did, however, have a Dairy, because of a scandal that broke in the summer of 1858. The Swill Milk Scandal During the nineteenth century, New York’s population grew … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture | Tagged Central Park, New York City

John Ericsson, by Jonathan Scott Hartley

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Dianne L. DuranteApril 4, 2018

This essay is adapted from Chapter 2 of Outdoor Monuments of Manhattan: A Historical Guide. I’ve kept cross-references to other chapters in the book, all of which will eventually be updated and posted on this site. Click on “Outdoor Monuments of Manhattan … Continue reading →

Posted in Sculpture | Tagged New York City, New York City sculpture, Outdoor Monuments of Manhattan book

Honoring Frederick Douglass (d. February 20, 1895)

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Dianne L. DuranteApril 4, 2018

In 2011, two life-size bronze sculptures of Frederick Douglass were dedicated in New York: one at the north end of Central Park, one at the New-York Historical Society. Douglass at Central Park North Date: 2011 Sculptor: Gabriel Koren. Site and … Continue reading →

Posted in Sculpture | Tagged Central Park, New York City, New York City sculpture

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