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Grand Piano With a Tree Growing Through It

Blossom By Sanford Biggers
All Photos By Gail

This interesting sculpture is called Blossom and it was created by the artist Sanford Biggers in 1970. Blossom is on exhibit (apparently on its own as opposed to being part of a particular show) at the Brooklyn Museum.

Blossom By Sanford Biggers

Blossom By Sanford Biggers

I like it.

New Photo Added October 1st, 2021:

blossom photo by gail worley

Yayoi Kusama’s Painted Player Piano and Bench, and Other Variations

Yayoi Kusama Player Piano
Photos By Gail

The coolest thing about living close to the NYC contemporary art scene is that you just never know what kind of unique event will pop up on your agenda. Last evening, literary journal The American Reader and the Robert Miller Gallery hosted a presentation of Robert Coover’s short story The Goldilocks Variations, which was read between musical selections from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg Variations. It was as interesting as you can imagine.

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Shark Attack Bench!

Shark Attack Bench

Shark Attack at the Bus Stop!

Ice Cream Sandwich Bench

You’ll find all kinds of whimsical, fun furniture over at design website Jellio, like this really cool Ice Cream Sandwich Bench that would look super cute in a kid’s room, or even make a statement among more traditional contemporary furniture in an adult bedroom or den. Constructed of solid foam throughout, the chocolate wafer cushions are covered in dark brown canvas, while the vanilla ice cream center is covered in cream-colored vinyl, with wooden legs. Dimensions: 20″W x 48″L x 18″H. Sells for just $1500 plus shipping. See the link above for purchasing details. Sweet!