4.5 / 5.0 - I'd visited the Gallery quite some time ago and the atmosphere changes regularly…read moredepending on the exhibit, so it was interesting to see a different layout. I came for dinner this week with visitors from Japan, who were impressed by how authentically Japanese and delicious everything was. Unfortunately, I don't have photos, but we chose the restaurant week menu, which included: 1. Japanese potato salad 2. Choice of kushiage, chicken nanban or kinpira salad--I chose kushiage, which came with 3 pieces 3. Choice of kaisen don, signature burger or shoyu ramen--the burger looked very tasty, but I was in the mood for Japanese food, so I chose the kaisen don 4. Homemade soft serve with choice of strawberry, mango or melon sauce--I chose melon, which was nice We also tried sparkling tea from Copenhagen, which was very refreshing. The restaurant was busy but the servers were friendly and we had a wonderful meal. Looking forward to trying more dishes next time.

I snagged a reservation with the boyfriend in hopes of trying their ramen collab with Chef Daisuke…read more The chicken was cooked perfectly - tender pieces of chicken breaded then doused in sauce on top of egg salad. The slices of fish in the chirashi bowl melted in my mouth and they added just the right amount of rice to the dish. And the miso ramen had the softest ramen noodles - I really enjoyed the texture. The broth isn't as rich as some others and I appreciated that, but I did feel that it was missing a kick. Overall, I had a good experience and would dine here again. A good little date spot for a quick dinner.

Great place for "touching" to the art ! Very comfortable and…read morewell organised! Recommend

NYC is filled with amazing galleries including David Zwirner. Loved the Yayoi Kusama exhibit a few…read moreyears ago... colorful, playful, gigantic!

My friend and I visited this gallery to buy an art piece of Alexander Calder's mobile. It was…read moreamazing even though I couldn't afford any art piece in this gallery, the minimum worth was $200,000 and my friend's favorite was 17 millions. The reason the price was high because every single element of his Art makes people excited. Alexander Calder is the creator of the mobile, inspired by Piet Mondrian and Joan Miro. And the name 'mobile' given by Marcel Duchamp, very famous for the 'Fountain'. I was also very excited to see many art piece of Alexander Calder at once and never visited to buy and negotiate the price of the Art. My first time experience. The gallery manager was very kind and explained everything we wanted. I will come back as many as possible.

Great gallery, my favorite show was Center of Gravity by Tim Eitel. Enjoying their service for many…read moreyears.

More than one Gagosian, so make sure you're at the right one. This is the one is located at W 24th…read morest. A large, open space, though no windows beyond the front. I saw Nathaniel Mary Quinn's composite collage exhibition. Colorful, disconcerting, engaging. Gagosian has several locations, putting on multiple mediums. Contemporary, sculpture, porcelain, paint, photography. Free entry. Near multiple galleries.

I popped in to see Between the Clock and the Bed - Jasper Johns. My first go at Gagosian. When a…read moresmall intentional themed exhibit is paired with the 'tour guide' being the person who put the exhibit together .. it's very hard to beat. You learn about the artist, their expressive alphabet, how to 'read' the painting as a viewer, how their expressive style enriched over time, their inspirations and how they weave into the paintings and more. Comparing it to MoMa and the bigs are meal to patisserie comparison. When it hit the mark as it did here, Gagosian was a delightful experience.

It being such a hot summer day, checking out the art at the Gagosian was a doubly great idea. My…read moreinitial thought was the Picasso exhibit at the location to the west of Central Park, but a friend told me about the Takashi Murakami Japonisme exhibit at the Gagosian which was near the Genesis House. Perfect! The Gagosian gallery area wasn't huge, but held a lot of pieces, both large and small. The staff encouraged me to not get too close, in order to protect the artwork, but I was still able to see the textures and to locate the little fun surprises hidden in the paintings. This was a great exhibit for even those who are not normally into art.

Gagosian featured the striking paintingd of Takashi Murakami. He uses a very distinct traditional…read moreJapanese art in the shown work. Later he progressed to brightly colored pop art. He is well known for what he created called as Superflat art movement. Street and lot parking.

A huge and sprawling space that's way more of an immersive experience than your typical gallery…read more But also way more likely to give off the "too cool for school vibe."

Part of our art crawl. We loved Rashid Johnson's installation, "Fly Away". Art brilliance.read more

Wow, a must see for book lovers, history lovers and architectural lovers…read more The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City is famous for its rare books and stunning architecture, but it also hides some fascinating and unusual secrets. Here are some facts I found out about the library and reasons for a visit. For me, this has to be the most impressive and wonderful library I have ever seen. Some bookcases on the ground floor have brass handles that open to reveal spiral staircases leading to upper shelves There is a a hidden closet in the southwest corner contains extra‑deep shelves for oversized volumes, and a special book elevator moves massive items between levels. Displayed in the entrance hall is an intricately carved Roman sarcophagus from the 4th century, one of the most unusual artifacts in the collection. The library houses one of only 48 complete copies of the Gutenberg Bible, printed in the 15th century -- a rare and historically significant work. It holds original manuscripts by Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Mark Twain, and Edgar Allan Poe, offering rare glimpses into the creative processes of major authors. J.P. Morgan's private librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, was the first director of the public institution and a trailblazer as the first Black graduate of Harvard College. The collection includes cuneiform tablets from Mesopotamia, medieval illuminated manuscripts, and works by Leonardo da Vinci and William Blake. J.P. Morgan's priceless collection was safeguarded in a private vault, with a night watchman and a mounted police officer posted outside for security. The main building, designed by Charles McKim, blends Beaux‑Arts, Renaissance, and Neoclassical styles, and its Reading Room -- with a barrel‑vaulted ceiling -- is a National Historic Landmark.

Really loved my time at The Morgan Library & Museum. We came specifically for the tarot exhibition,…read moreand it was absolutely worth the visit. The exhibition was incredibly detailed and fascinating and I loved taking my time walking through everything. There's so much history throughout the museum, and even beyond the tarot exhibition, there was plenty to see and explore. Definitely recommend coming by to check out the museum!

Just under half a block from Rockefeller Center, this auction house is a surprisingly good stop,…read morethough perhaps not a top priority for tourists. I've frequented Rockefeller Center and its surrounding numerous times but never knew about Christie's until this trip, when Boucheron hosted a 10-day exhibition here. The event was free, and so are the regular auction previews. The high jewelry masterpieces by Boucheron were breathtaking in both artistry and craftsmanship, as well as their sheer value. After viewing the featured exhibit, we roamed through the rest, including a Japanese anime collection and Billy Joel's motorcycle collection, and many others. Even though we aren't wealthy enough to bid on any of these items, we could still appreciate them, much like artifacts curated in a museum. A large staff was present throughout the premises for obvious reasons, and everyone we interacted with behaved professionally. There are restrooms on the mezzanine level, and on the ground floor you can find complimentary tea and coffee with a lounge area to rest. I look forward to future exhibits.

Christie's 20 Rockefeller Plaza…read moreNew York, NY 10020 This prestigious auction house is located in the heart of Rockefeller Center. Throughout the year, different types of memorabilia are on display to the public before being auctioned. During my visit, I saw a wide variety of memorabilia from the Jim Irsay Collection. This included movie props, screenplays, music, sports, and autographs. I was especially impressed when I witnessed the Golden Ticket, a signed Babe Ruth baseball, and The Beatles drumset. Admission is free and complimentary cookies and coffee are served in the lobby. Due to the value of the merchandise, all visitors must pass through a metal detector. Large size bags are not allowed in the gallery, but they may be left at the Coat Check. The only disadvantage is that the exhibitions are temporary. If there is a specific exhibit you wish to view, drop everything and head over immediately before the souvenirs are sold. #jimirsaycollection #christiesnyc #christiesnycauction #rockefellercenternyc #christiesauction

Free, open Sundays, extremely friendly staff, and frequently changing exhibits - can't really beat…read morethat. Featuring two exhibits when I visited, one entitled peep show and the other Pistoletto I must admit I was rather taken aback by the frankly graphic nature of Peep Show, though certainly not offended - but rather intrigued and quite impressed by the photography displayed at Pistoletto. All told the exhibit contained about 2/3 as much art as Neue and 1/4 as much as Guggenheim - and was $10 and $18 cheaper than each, respectively - and I enjoyed the James staff and approach much more. On par with any of the Chelsea Galleries and better than most - and free.

From the owner: Facing Fifth Avenue, the James Gallery is a focal point of CUNY Graduate Center's campus and a…read moreconspicuous presence amidst its surrounding commercial storefronts. Under the leadership of its director Linda Norden, the gallery is generating an ambitious experimental and mostly contemporary, exhibition program.

This gallery caught our eyes while walking by on our 5th Ave adventure. The first time going by we…read moremade plans to return since the art looked so nice. It had a good variety of art and enjoyed, the most common thing was many different forms of butterfly art. Lots of eye catching things and plenty of pieces to make you think. It is a smaller sized gallery so you can easily visit and admire the art with a short amount of time. Which I definitely recommend was a great place to get away from the large holiday crowds of 5th Avenue. There were a number of people working for the gallery who I assume could answer any questions you have about a specific piece. Not a clue on prices, but assume they are pricey. If you are a fan of art check this out!

Beware. I purchased an artwork, was paid in full. The gallery first shipped a completely damaged…read moreart work. They promised for months that it would be replaced, they never did, and now ignore all calls and messages. I am left with no option but to now file a law suit in NY for refund of the money paid.