New York City has art galore, but what it doesn't always have is the land to properly exhibit it. The surrounding Hudson Valley with its rolling hills and fields expanding into the horizon provides the perfect setting for displaying large-scale pieces unfit to live within a museum's walls.
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| Zhang Huan , Three Legged Buddha, 2007, steel and copper |
Storm King Art Center, just one hour North of Manhattan, was created just for this reason. These 500-acres of woodlands are an idyllic setting for more than 100 sculptures by some of the most acclaimed artists living today.
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| Louise Nevelson , City on the High Mountain, 1983, steel painted black |
Over fifty years ago, it was transformed into one of the finest modern sculpture parks in the world. There's so much to be explored in this fantasyland of trees and wildlife that many visitors rent bicycles from the welcome center and spend the entire day pedaling between and around the art. Most of the works are abstract and made of steel. They're massive and scattered as far as the eye can see. Just the curation and execution of this space is surreal.
If you're looking to have a more intimate experience with Storm King you can partake in poetry readings, concerts, bird watching, moonlit walks, and conversations with artists on the property. Every Saturday morning in the summer you can start your day at the park with holistic yoga. As you rejuvenate your body and soul through breathing and exercise, your mind too will be stimulated by the masterpieces that surround you.
Storm King provides a shuttle to and from NYC
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