photo by James Ewing - Park Avenue Armoury
Well, it looks like we aren't going to be hitting up the concert series at Madison Square Park today. Sigh. How about that storm last night? I found what I think may be an awesome alternative though, I think it looks like a blast and will expose the litttle ones to the art scene in an exciting, non-stuffy way. I think its better to do these types of things during the weekday anyway. Beat the Crowd!
Ernesto Neto’s Anthropodino is on view at the Park Avenue Armory through Jun 14. Hours: Tue-Fri noon-8pm; Sat-Mon noon-6pm. Tickets: $10; ages 18 and under free.
643 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065
(212) 616-3930
Patrisha Holly Zabrycki of Time Out New York says: "Equal parts exhibit, amusement and play space, the Park Avenue Armory’s first-ever commissioned art installation, Ernesto Neto’s anthropodino, completely reimagines the cavernous drill hall. Once a site of military masculinity, the landmark has been transformed by Neto’s sci-fi-styled environment into an incredible playground for the senses. Made up of a series of interwoven tunnels crafted from translucent polyamide tulle and plywood, the sculpture resembles an alien world. As your kids explore the space by running their fingers along the gauzy cloth (yes, touching is encouraged!), they discover that the large fabric sacks dangling from the vaulted ceiling also engage their sense of smell: The bags are filled with aromatic spices like cloves and turmeric. Interactive diversions are sprinkled throughout this labyrinth, including a giant beanbag to climb on, a lucid green pool of balls to dive into, and a padded lounge scented with an intoxicating bouquet of lavender and chamomile.
This one-of-a-kind installation begs to be pinched, poked and, most of all, played on, not just by kids but by adults too. Some activities require bare feet, and the old wooden floor is a splinter hazard. Still, these are minor issues. If you’re looking for indoor entertainment during these rainy spring weekends, anthropodino offers a marvelous (and affordable) alternative to an afternoon at home."
Sounds like EXACTLY what we need today!
