NY painted by Littlelle | Day 6 - Be New Yorker

O 6º e último dia serviu para apurar o ritmo acelerado da cidade e apreciar algumas das torres mais espectaculares de Nova Iorque (NY), que apresentam uma mistura arquitectónica ecléctica, deste um estilo mais clássico como a Beaux-Arts à Art Déco. Vale a pena passear pelas avenidas e ruas só para admirar edifícios emblemáticos como o Chrysler Building, a Central Station, Chanin Building, Daily News Building, o edifício das Nações Unidas ou simplesmente deambular pela 5ªAv. Andar de pescoço erguido a observar o topo dos edifícios não chega, quando conseguimos espreitar para dentro dos mesmos, os interiores são igualmente espantosos, exibindo entradas ricamente ornamentadas. 

The 6^th day, the last but not the least I hope so, served to quicken the pace of the city and see some of the most spectacular towers of New York (NY), which feature an eclectic mix architecture, from a more classic style like Beaux-Arts to Art Deco. It is really worth to walk through the avenues and streets only to admire the Chrysler Building, the Central Station, the Chanin Building, the Daily News Building, the United Nations Building or just wander around the 5^th Avenue. Walk upright to observe the top of the buildings it’s not enough, when we manage to look inside, the interiors are equally astonishing, displaying richly ornate entrances.

Second Avenue (photo by Littlelle)

Chrysler Building (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

New York at dawn (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

Central Station (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

Streets of New York (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

Daily News Building (photo by Littlelle)

The United Nations Building (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

The French Building entrance (photo by Littlelle)

Para continuar ao ritmo de NY, deixo como sugestão para o almoço um real american hot dog no Bryant Park. Este parque fica adjacente à biblioteca pública de NY, que como não será de admirar está rodeado de arranha-céus por todos os lados. A passagem pela biblioteca pública, instalada num edifício estilo Beaux-Arts, é obrigatória para quem gosta de cultura e bibliotecas históricas.

To continue with the rhythm of the city, I leave you with a suggestion to lunch a real American hot dog at Bryant Park. This park is adjacent to the NY Public Library, which no wonder it’s surrounded by skyscrapers from all sides. Passing through the public library, installed in a Beaux-Arts style building, is mandatory for those who enjoy historical culture and libraries.

Having lunch at Bryant Park (photo by Mário Santos, edited by HRebelo)

Bryant Park (photo by Mário Santos, edited by HRebelo)

Bryant Park (photo by Mário Santos, edited by HRebelo)

Little carousel at Bryant Park (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

New York Public Library (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo) 

Reading room of the Public Library of New York (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo) 

Da parte da tarde, a visita ao Museu de História Natural (Central Park West e 79 St., aberto das 10h - 17h45; Nycity pass) é ideal para aqueles que gostam particularmente de história, mas é igualmente interessante para qualquer pessoa, independentemente da idade. Ao entrar ficamos logo instantaneamente surpreendidos com o tamanho dos dinossauros no Hall de entrada. Este museu é um dos maiores museus de história natural do mundo e foi palco do filme "À noite, no Museu" de 2006. Alberga 46 salas de exposição, encontrando-se entre as principais atracções os  esqueletos de dinossauros, mamutes e baleia azul. Estando localizado mesmo ao lado do Central Park, no lado oposto ao MET, terminar o dia com um passeio relaxante por este fantástico parque será com certeza uma óptima ideia.   

In the afternoon, visiting the Natural History Museum (Central Park West and 79 St., open from 10am to 5.45pm; Nycity pass) is ideal for those who particularly like history, but is equally interesting to anyone, regardless of age. Upon entering we are instantly surprised with the size of the dinosaurs in the entrance hall. This museum is one of the largest natural history museums in the world and hosted the Night at the Museum movie in 2006. It features 46 exhibition halls, among the main attractions are skeletons of dinosaurs, mammoths and a blue whale. Being located right next to Central Park, on the opposite side of the MET, finishing the day with a relaxing stroll through this fantastic park will surely be a great idea.

The entrance Hall of the Natural History Museum of New York New York Public Library (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo) 

Mammoths at Natural History Museum (photo by Littlelle)

Look out! (photo by Littlelle)

Side by side with the Central Park (photo by Littlelle)

Ficaram para ver numa próxima viagem... 

To see in a next trip to NY...

- O observatório do Rockefeller Center (Top of the Rock)/Observatory Desk of Rockefeller Center

- Williamsburg e Bushwick, zona alternativa com arte urbana e feira de velharias/Artists and Flea Williamsburg/alternative zone which features urban art and flea market

- Whitney Museum, museu de arte americana localizado em Meatpacking district, o qual alberga mais de 21000 obras de arte/ an American art museum located at Meatpacking district, which dispays more than 21000 art works

- Nueu Gallery

- Moma Ps1

- Concerto de Jazz no Harlem/ Jazz concert at Harlem

- Musical at Broadway

- Meatpacking district

- Loja portuguesa da Josefinas em Nolita/ The Portuguese shoes store Josefinas at Nolita

- South Street Seaport.

Todos bons motivos para regressar em breve à Big Apple :)

All good reasons all good reasons to come back to the Big Apple :)

Only NY! (photo by Littlelle)

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NY painted by Littlelle | Day 5 - Trendy and multicultural districts

Este foi um dia muito preenchido por diversos bairros da cidade, que justificavam um dia completo para cada um deles, a fim de serem devidamente explorados. No entanto, dada a limitação de tempo, para ficar com uma primeira impressão de todos, agrupei-os no mesmo dia. Prepara-te para andar!

This was a very busy day with several city districts, which justified a full day for each one, in order to be properly explored. However, given the time constraint, to get a first impression of all, I grouped them all in the same day. Get ready to walk!

Yellow tones of Lower East Side Manhattan (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

Comecei assim o dia pelas galerias de arte do bairro de Chelsea que foram uma boa surpresa! Quando dei por mim, dei de caras com obras de Banksy, Mr. Brainwash ou Warhol na Galeria Taglialatella (231 10th Av.). As galerias de arte são uma boa forma para explorar o meio artístico alternativo de Nova Iorque (NY), para além dos grandes museus.

I started the day by the art galleries of Chelsea, which were such a good surprise! When I realized, I was in front of artworks from Banksy, Mr. Brainwash or Warhol at Taglialatella Galery (231 10th Av.). The art galleries are a good way to explore the alternative artistic scene of New York (NY), beyond the big museums. 

Art Gallery at Chelsea district (photo by Littlelle)

Roy Lichtenstein artwork (photo by Littlelle)

Banksy (photo by Littlelle)

Mr. Brainwash artwork (photo by Littlelle)

Andy Warhol (photo by Littlelle)

Rich Simmons artwork (photo by Littlelle)

Segui depois pelo High Line, um parque urbano suspenso que acompanha uma antiga linha férrea inactiva, desde a 10ª Av., passando pelo Meatpacking District e 30s West. Ao longo do seu percurso, vamo-nos deparando com várias obras de arte urbana, além de vista para o Rio Hudson.

Next, I went to the High Line, a hanged urban park that follows an old inactive railway line, that goes from the 10th Av., through the Meatpacking District and 30s West. Along the way, we come across many urban artworks, as well as the view of the Hudson River.

The High Line (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

Urban art at High Line (photo by Littlelle)

Almocei no Chelsea Market (75 9Th Av.), um mercado localizado na antiga fábrica Nabisco, que entra no espírito alternativo e artístico deste bairro, com vários restaurantes com comida bastante diversificada e lojas alternativas. Recomendo!

I had lunch at Chelsea Market (75 9Th Av.), a market located at the old Nabisco factory, that goes into the alternative and artistic spirit of this district, having many different restaurants with a wide range of different kinds of food and trendy shops. I truly recommend it! 

Chelsea Market (photo by Mário Santos, edited by HRebelo)

Shop detail at Chelsea Market (photo by Littlelle)

Artistic detail at Chelsea Market (photo by Littlelle)

Durante a tarde dirigi-me para Lower East Side, a fim de explorar os bairros étnicos com pequenas comunidades que mantêm os costumes, a gastronomia e religião dos imigrantes que aí se instalaram no final do século XIX.

During the afternoon, I went to Lower East Side, in order to explore the ethnic neighborhoods, with small communities that maintain the customs, gastronomy and religion of the immigrants who settled down there in the late nineteenth century.

Around Lower East Side of Manhattan (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

Comecei por explorar o bairro de origem italiana, conhecido como Little Italy, para relembrar os tempos da máfia retratados no filme Padrinho. No entanto, infelizmente esta zona italiana está a ser absorvida pelo bairro vizinho da ChinaTown, encontrando-se reduzida às ruas Mulberry e Grand. 

I stated to explore the Italian neighborhood, known as Little Italy, to remember the mafia times portrayed in the movie “The Godfather”. However, unfortunately, this Italian zone is being absorbed by its close neighborhood of ChinaTown, being reduced to Mulberry and Grand streets.

Little Italy (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

ChinaTown é o maior bairro étnico de NY, o qual, da parte que pude ver, não achei nada de especial. Apresenta lojas e mercados chineses e alguns templos que não tive oportunidade de ver. 

ChinaTown is the biggest ethnic neighborhood, of NY, which, from what I could see, I didn’t find it that special. It features Chinese shops and markets and a few temples, which I didn’t have the opportunity to see.

Chinatown (photo by Mário Santos, edited by HRebelo)

Parei para tomar café no Two Hands, sítio agradável, com decoração engraçada e cheio de good vibes. Não te esqueças, a partir do momento em que te sentas, pagas gorjeta!

I stopped to drink coffee at Two Hands Café, a nice place, with a cute decor full of good vibes. And don’t forget that once you sit, you tip!

Two Hands Cafe (photo by Littlelle)

Neste Lower East Side de Manhattan aproveitei também para dar um pulinho à Orchard Street, para ver as famosas escadas de ferro exteriores que surgem em tantos filmes.

At this Lower East Side of Manhattan I also took a moment to stroll to the Orchard Street to see the famous iron stairways that appear as a scenario in so many movies.

Orchand Street (photo by Mário Santos, edited by HRebelo)

O lanche foi tomado na requintada Ladurée, no adjacente bairro Soho (South of Houston), antigo bairro industrial, agora chamariz de arte e arquitectura neoclássico revivalista. Este bairro é caracterizado pelos clássicos prédios de ferro forjado que albergam agora inúmeras lojas de design e boutiques. É também um passeio cosmopolita e agradável.

The teatime was passed at the exquisite Ladurée, in the adjoining neighborhood Soho (South of Houston), former industrial district, now a decoy of neoclassical revivalist art and architecture. This neighborhood is characterized by its classic wrought-iron buildings that now house innumerous design shops and boutiques. It’s also a pleasant and cosmopolitan walk.

Ladurée at Soho (photo by Littlelle)

Soho-Cast Iron Historic District (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

O dia terminou a saborear música Jazz ao vivo, ao gosto de Woody Allen, num restaurante intimista em Greenwich Village, uma zona universitária e boémia da cidade. Pelo caminho passei pelo Washington Square Park que evidencia um monumento semelhante ao Arco do Triunfo de Paris. É uma zona agradável, que apela mesmo para sentar, relaxar e ficar a observar o meio envolvente e as pessoas que por ali passam e fazem as suas vidas.

The day ended up enjoying live jazz music, just like Woody Allen style, in an intimate restaurant in Greenwich Village, a university and bohemian area of the city. On the way, I passed by Washington Square Park that shows a monument similar to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. It’s a nice area, which really appeals to us to sit down, relax and watch the surroundings and the people who pass by and make their lives.

Washington Square at Greenwich Village (photo by Littlelle, editeb by HRebelo)

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NY painted by Littlelle | Day 4 - Museums and Central Park

A manhã foi dedicada à visita do Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) (Nycity pass; 10h - 17h, à 6ª e sábado aberto até às 21h, http://www.metmuseum.org/). Localizado-se junto ao Central Park e com entrada pela 5ª Avenida, o MET é um dos museus mais importantes do mundo, quer pela quantidade como pela qualidade das obras-primas que expõe. Apresenta uma ampla coleção de arte, que compreende desde as civilizações antigas como Egipto e Grécia, a arte tribal da Oceânia, às obras impressionistas, como Degas ou Monet e arte americana dos séculos XVIII e XIX. O museu é tão grande que até um templo egípcio apresenta no seu interior. Este museu poderia levar semanas a ver, o visitante tem de assumir a difícil tarefa de selecionar os pontos a que quer dar destaque. Tentei dar prioridade à arte americana, uma vez que é de mais difícil acesso na Europa, e claro, não pude deixar de lado as grandes obras de pintores europeus do início do séc. XX, como as bailarinas de Degas e autorretrato de Van Gogh.

In the morning I paid a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) (Nycity pass; 10am – 5pm, on Fridays and on Saturdays it is opened till 9pm, http://www.metmuseum.org/). Located next to the Central park and with the main entrance at the Fifth Avenue, MET is one of the most important museums in the world, both for the quantity and quality of the masterpieces that it exhibits. It features a wide art collection, from the old civilizations such as Egypt and Greece, to the tribal art of Oceania, and to the impressionist masterpieces like Degas or Monet and American art from 18th and 19th centuries. The museum is so huge that even has an Egyptian temple in its interior. This museum could take weeks just to see it, however, I had the hard task of selecting the places I would like to go. I tried to give priority to the American art, once it is more difficult to access it in Europe, and of course I could not leave aside great masterpieces of European painters of the beginning of the 20th century, such as the ballet dancers of Degas and Van Gogh’s self-portrait. 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (photo by Mário Santos, edited by HRebelo)

Dendur Temple (15 BC) at the Sacker wing (photo by Mário Santos, edited by HRebelo)

General view of the inner courtyard of the MET American wing (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

Fantastic surrealiste table by Costa Achillopoulo (1934), behind a paint by Miró and another by Max Ernst (Gala Éluard, 1924) (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

Painters are often seen at the museum, recreating the works of the great masters (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

Fleur de Lis by Robert Reid (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

Madame X by Jonh Singer Sargent (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

Degas (photo by Littlelle)

Van Gogh Self portrait (photo by Littlelle)

Depois de almoçar no museu com uma bonita vista para o Central Park, é impossível deixar de dar lá um passeio. O Central Park possui cerca de 341 ha, com 26000 árvores, mais de 9000 bancos, 36 pontes, 21 parques desportivos, 7 lagos, 1 castelo e 1 jardim zoológico (supostamente onde vivia o Alex, Marty, Melman e a Gloria do filme Madagáscar). Acho que bate qualquer parque público em números! Um verdadeiro oásis rodeado por arranha-céus! A caminhada pelo parque é bastante agradável, podemos apreciar os habituais passeios dos locais a fazer jogging, a passear os cães, ouvir música de artistas de rua, ou ler o jornal, etc. Eu gostei de toda a envolvência, com destaque para o Castelo Belvedere que se encontra situado no topo de uma rocha natural, apresentando do seu terraço uma bonita vista para o parque e para a cidade. Gostei também da estátua da Alice no País das Maravilhas e a Bethesda Terrace and Fountain. O passeio foi completado com a interacção com a fauna local, nomeadamente os esquilos, que simpaticamente, vinham comer à minha mão.

After having lunch at the museum with a beautiful view to the Central Park, it is impossible not going there for a walk. Central Park has around 341 ha. with 26000 trees, more than 9000 benches, 36 bridges, 21 sport parks, 7 lakes, 1 castle and 1 zoo (supposedly where Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria, from the movie Madagascar, used to live). I think numbers wise, it beats any public park out there! A true oasis surrounded by skyscrapers! Walking around the park is quite pleasant, to observe the usual walks from the locals, doing some jogging, walking their dogs, listening to music of streets artists or reading the newspaper, etc. I liked all the surroundings especially the Belvedere Castle, located at the top of a natural rock, which presents in its terrace a beautiful view to the park and the city. I also liked the statues of Alice in Wonderland and the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain. The walk was completed by interacting with the local fauna, namely the squirrels, that very nicely, would come to eat in my hand.

Lake at the Central Park (photo by Littelle, edited by HRebelo)

Central Park (photo by Mário Santos, edited by HRebelo)

Walking at Central Park (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo) 

Spring at the Central Park (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

Reading the newspaper at Central Park (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo) 

Central Park (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

House at the Central Park (photo by Mário Santos, edited by HRebelo)

Belvedere Castle (photo by Mário Santos, edited by HRebelo)

View from the top of the Belvedere Castle (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

Alice in Wonderland, sculture by José de Creeft (1959) (photo by Mário Santos, edited by HRebelo)

Romeo and Juliet near the Delacorte Theatre at the Central Park (photo by Mário Santos, edited by HRebelo)

Bethesda Terrace and Fountain (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle) 

Squirrel (photo by Littelle, edited by HRebelo)

Cute squirrels (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

Ao final do dia ainda foi possível visitar com o mesmo bilhete de entrada do MET, o na altura recém inaugurado MET Breuer (entre a Madison Av. e 75st), dedicado à arte moderna e contemporânea. Visitei a exposição temporária Unfinished Thougths left visible (http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2016/unfinished), que apresenta várias obras inacabadas de pintores conhecidos como Rembrandt, Cézanne, Jackson Pollock, entre outros. Esta exposição temporária esteve patente até ao dia 4 de setembro de 2016.

In the end of the day it is still possible to visit with the same entry ticket of MET, the newly opened MET Breuer (between the Madison Av. and 75st.), which is more dedicated to modern and contemporary art. I visited the temporary exhibition Unfinished Thoughts left visible (http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2016/unfinished), that presents many unfinished artworks of well-known painters such as Rembrandt, Cézanne, Jackson Pollock, among others. This temporary exhibition was on till 4^th September 2016. 

Unfinished work by Picasso (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

Unfinished work by Kerry James Marshall (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

Visitei ainda a exposição temporária - Fairy Tale Fashion, no Museum at FIT - Fashion Institute of Technology (entrada gratuita; entre a 7ªAv. e 27st), onde se encontravam expostos figurino de alta costura que caracterizavam  os clássicos contos de fadas clássicos - Perfect match (http://www.fitnyc.edu/museum/exhibitions/fairy-tale-fashion.php) para quem gosta de moda e cresceu rodeado pelos filmes da Disney. Na entrada da exposição fui logo surpreendida por uma peça feita pela marca portuguesa Storytaillors!

I also visited the temporary exhibition Fairy Tale Fashion at FIT - Fashion Institute of Technology (free entrance; between 7ªAv. and 27st), where were exposed haute couture costumes that characterized the classic fairytales - A perfect match (http://www.fitnyc.edu/museum/exhibitions/fairy-tale-fashion.php) for those who like fashion and grew up with Disney movies. At the entrance of the exhibition I was surprised by a piece made by the Portuguese brand Storytaillors!

Little Red Riding Hood made by StoryTaillors (photo by Littlelle, edited by HRebelo)

Estes 3 museus vão ser explorados em publicações futuras.

These 3 museums will be explored in future posts. Stay tuned! 

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