03.09.10 (posted 03.11.10) - i was on a express bus from the bronx this afternoon and snapped this picture of the guggenheim museum. since its opening in 1959, this building has been surrounded by controversy. from the choosing of frank lloyd wright as the architect to many people saying the building itself overshadows the artwork it houses. some folks aren't too keen on its shape as well. woody allen once called it a lavatory basin. ha!
one thing is for sure. it is really a sight to behold. its spiral shape is a stark juxtaposition to the rigid lines and boxy shapes of most of the buildings on the upper east side. it kind of just hits you. you can be walking or in a vehicle along 5th avenue... then boom it comes out of nowhere. one step into the guggenheim you instantly see its complexity with its shifting plays of light and shade, concave niches, and unconventional use of space. while it can be frustrating for some, i personally have found it inspirational.
frank lloyd wright once said, "if you want to experience man, to know him, go into his buildings". he really must have been some man to know.
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