Diego Rivera’s murals were not compatible with societal views at the time, and thus its no surprise that they were torn down after the controversy that they caused. Abby Rockefeller was a big supporter and fan of Rivera’s murals and she convinced her son Nelson Rockefeller to commission Rivera to create something for one of …
Upon arriving at Carnegie Hall, and climbing to my seat, I immediately thought I was going to fall down the steep steps and over the railing. It was quite unbelievable how open the area was compared to previous places we visited. The seats were bigger and thus more comfortable, but I was still trying my …
Despite the crowded atmosphere and the far away seats, the performance itself was spectacular. Even though I was not able to see the faces of the performers, and sometimes unable to detail the speaker, I was astonished at the whole Opera, especially the conclusion. From the moment the curtain opened, I was amazed at the …
The startled old man turned back and looked at the cowering woman draped in rags. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to bump into you,” Emily deceivingly assured him. “Oh, don’t worry dear, it’s a crowded place. You can’t avoid everyone!” he replied. Emily flashed a smile and walked on, gazing around at the buildings shielding …
Approaching the High Line Park, my friend and I were surprised at how much the lumbering bridge-like structure looked more like an abandoned railway and less like a park. It was bewildering, and my friend questioned whether we were at the right place. It turns out we weren’t lost, and in fact this bizarre structure …
