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Author Zimmer, Lori, author.

Title Art hiding in New York : an illustrated guide to the city's secret masterpieces / Lori Zimmer with illustrations by Maria Krasinski.

Publication Info. Philadelphia : Running Press, 2020.
©2020

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Location Call No. Status
 West Hartford, Bishop's Corner Branch - Non Fiction  708.1471 ZIMMER    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description 279 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-258) and index.
Contents Surprising spots -- Dine amongst the masters -- Secrets of sculpture -- Look to the lobbies -- Artists' homes and haunts -- Architectural interventions -- What once was.
Summary Uncover the masterworks of modern art hidden across New York City in this charmingly illustrated exploration of one of the world's greatest artistic treasure troves. There's so much to love about New York, and so much to see. The city is full of art, and architecture, and history -- and not just in museums. Hidden in plain sight, in office building lobbies, on street corners, and tucked into Soho lofts, there's a treasure trove of art waiting to be discovered, and you don't need an art history degree to fall in love with it. Art Hiding in New York is a beautiful, giftable book that explores all of these locations, traversing Manhattan to brings 100 treasures to art lovers and intrepid New York adventurers. Curator and urban explorer Lori Zimmer brings readers along to sites covering the biggest names of the 20th century -- like Jean-Michel Basquiat's studio, iconic Keith Haring murals, the controversial site of Richard Serra's Tilted Arc , Roy Lichtenstein's subway station commission, and many more. Each entry is accompanied by a beautiful watercolor depiction of the work by artist Maria Krasinski, as well as location information for those itching to see for themselves. With stunning details, perfect for displaying on any art lover's shelf, and curated itineraries for planning your next urban exploration, this inspirational book is a must-read for those who love art, New York, and, of course, both.
Subject Art -- New York (State) -- New York -- Guidebooks.
Art museums -- New York (State) -- New York -- Guidebooks.
Museums -- New York (State) -- New York -- Guidebooks.
Artists -- Homes and haunts -- New York (State) -- New York -- Guidebooks.
Art galleries, Commercial -- New York (State) -- New York -- Guidebooks.
Public art -- New York (State) -- New York -- Guidebooks.
Gardens -- New York (State) -- New York -- Guidebooks.
Public sculpture -- New York (State) -- New York -- Guidebooks.
Architecture -- New York (State) -- New York -- Guidebooks.
Architecture. (OCoLC)fst00813346
Art. (OCoLC)fst00815177
Art galleries, Commercial. (OCoLC)fst00815540
Art museums. (OCoLC)fst00815631
Artists -- Homes and haunts. (OCoLC)fst00817587
Gardens. (OCoLC)fst00937895
Museums. (OCoLC)fst01030128
Public art. (OCoLC)fst01082064
Public sculpture. (OCoLC)fst01083015
New York (State) -- New York. (OCoLC)fst01204333
Genre/Form Guidebooks. (OCoLC)fst01423871
Added Author Krasinski, Maria, illustrator.
ISBN 9780762471003 (hardcover)
076247100X (hardcover)
9780762471010 (e-book)
0762471018 (e-book)
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