Author Archives: Geoffrey Mercene
Why Did the Man at the Crossroads Go the Wrong Way?
Overall, the removal and destruction of Diego Rivera’s murals, particularly the Man at the Crossroads, at Rockefeller Center was the right result, especially for that time period. The image of Rockefeller Jr.’s father drinking gin (alcohol) surrounded by women in … Continue reading
The Danticat Proverbs
During the “Meet the Author Event: Edwidge Danticat,” Danticat mentioned five fascinating proverbs that emerged from her memoir (Brother, I’m Dying) and/or inspired her writing. She defined proverb as an inspiration for writing, and I absolutely agree with her. Here … Continue reading
My First Visit to Carnegie Hall
First of all, I thought the setting couldn’t get any worse compared to the Metropolitan Opera House. Even less leg room and the large steps…I almost fell on the first step down because I didn’t realize how low each step … Continue reading
The Women of Don Giovanni
…are all pathetic. When I read through the libretto a few days ago before the opera, I did notice how inferior the women were in the opera (and that wasn’t surprising, because during that time period, women were subservient to … Continue reading
Tokyo String Quartet: Emotions of the Melody
As I listened to the music played by the Tokyo String Quartet in 92nd Street Y, I could not help but remember the class discussion about lip-synching. I remembered the question of whether or not musical lyrics reflected a person’s … Continue reading
One Dance, Three Stories
For some, “I don’t believe in outer space” was a random, confused dance performance. Grey rocks scattered around the floor. Dancers were freely dancing as if they had no control over their bodies. There were different scenes and random actions. … Continue reading
The High Line Portal
Welcome to the High Line Portal. What is your destination today? Would you like to see the floral? Or enjoy a gourmet parfait? Take a seat on the sundeck The weather is nice and bright. Relax and rest your neck … Continue reading
High Line and Coney Island
Coney Island and the High Line are two locations where one can escape the busy urban life, yet still be in or near the city. In Delirious New York, Koolhaas describes Coney Island as a place once filled with “technology … Continue reading