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For those interested in New York City’s diverse heritage,
traditions and the history behind its existence, a Cultural toideur
will be the best. New York City is overflowing with creativity at
its best. It has many exciting museums and galleries throughout the
state that exhibit modern and contemporary Asian and American art.
Asian Art is yet another interesting art form which is rapidly getting International recognition. New York City boasts of some of the finest Asian art museums. The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection of Japanese art is one of the best in the world, and the Johnson Museum in Ithaca is ranked as one of the top six American university museum collections of Asian art. It includes work from China, Japan, Korea, India, the Himalayan kingdoms and Southeast Asia. Generally, while Western art often focuses on perspective or use of light and shadow, much Asian art involves the mastery of line and silhouette, and is designed to evoke contemplation and reflection.
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| Sulpture Parks in New York City are known to provide a unique learning experience to the visitors. Sculpture Parks basically display sculpture in outdoor settings. One such Park is the Storm King Art Center, in the Hudson Valley that exhibits fascinating post-1945 sculpture in an extraordinary landscape. |
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DIA Center for the Arts - A museum that presents large-scale, long-term installations and exhibitions of contemporary art. Gift shop, bookstore, food service.
Open Wed.-Sun. 12-6pm.
Phone: 212-989-5566 |
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Ellis Island-Aramark - Famous immigrant gateway to America for ancestors of one in four present-day Americans. Multilingual audio tours. Ferry departs daily from Battery Park. Ferry fee; museum free. Bus parking. Private rooms: 3, plus 2 theaters; event capacity: 1,000+.
Phone: 212-344-0996 |
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International Center of Photography - New York's only museum devoted exclusively to photography. Changing exhibits, education programs, resource library, collections. Admission.
Phone: 212-860-1777 |
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Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, Inc. - Presents exhibitions of local and nationally known artists, drama and dance performances, and holiday events. Personalized workshops in ceramics, photography, dance, drama, video production, painting, and drawing for all ages and skill levels.
Phone: 718-658-7400 x 10 |
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Snug Harbor Cultural Center - National historic district of American architecture, on 83 acres. 28 historic buildings, dance and theatre, concerts, art, children's museum, gardens, gifts. Gift shop. Free. Seven days.
Phone: 718-448-2500 |
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The Museum of Television & Radio - Collection of over 100,000 programs available for viewing and listening. Holds screening and listening series, seminars with the people behind radio and television, and festivals to celebrate various aspects of radio and television.
Phone: 212-621-6600
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