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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

I took a taxi ride down Park Avenue this morning and I was greeted with quite a surprise. Amid the falling snow, an enchanted garden of 38 rose sculptures by the artist Will Ryman appeared along the Park Avenue Mall between 57th and 67th streets.  The Roses, Ryman's new installation, is a series of fanciful floral sculptures that tower up to 25 feet high. The dramatic burst of pink and red blossoms are the perfect pick me up for a bleak winter day!  Come visit-the installation will be blooming until May 31, 2011.






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18 comments:

  1. I Dream OfJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Beautiful! What a lovely surprise. A little bit of spring for cold and snowy Manhattan...

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  2. jeanette from everton terraceJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Fabulous. I wonder how many smiles the installation is responsible for each day? That alone must make Ryman feel good. I would love to be able to write "I took a taxi ride down Park Avenue this morning" and have it be true.

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  3. AnneJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Imagine, these wonderful things just appearing! So glad you are there to tell us about it so we can vicariously love NY!

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  4. Splendid MarketJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    What a wonderful display!! I love the bumble bee!!

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  5. Splendid SassJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Just beautiful. You know that I love this.
    Hope your week is going well, Barbara.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  6. UnknownJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! I feel like a middle schooler who has just learned that Justin Beiber is singing at school assembly!

    I MUST come see it! When the snow and my schedule settles down, I'll schedule a day for a viewing...followed by lunch with you! :)

    xo Elizabeth

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  7. HamptontoesJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Another reason why I think NYC is the greatest city in the world...those type of magical surprises are amazing! What a beautiful sight to come upon!

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  8. StylebeatJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    OK, your photos are really good-- did you shoot this? Terrific! So great to see when it is cold and yuck
    x

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  9. The Buzz BlogJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Great minds think alike - I just saw these yesterday and wrote about them for tomorrow's post. I'll link your pictures, too!
    xxoo

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  10. StitchforkJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Now that is one impressive bouquet!
    xo Cathy

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  11. North of 25AJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Amazing. Sometimes I really miss the city...
    Best,
    Colleen

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  12. posie blogs Jennie McClellandJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Oh amazing, enormous & i guess for you "bring on Spring" where here we're sweltering in 40C heat today. Happy Australia Day to you, love Posie

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  13. quintessenceJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    So fabulous!! Can't wait to see them - going in on Friday! Just love seeing art out and about - should be more of it!!

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  14. J.R.D.January 26, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Only in New York. "Spring has sprung". Anyone who
    feels down has to turn a frown around seeing the
    fabulous blooms on Park Ave. What a treat. Thank you Will Ryman for your brilliant art. Kudos to you!

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  15. Kelly Frances DunnJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    The Buzz mentioned to stroll on over here for more of this fabulous show! I was excited because I always love your photographic journal :) Will you stop and smell on for me? XOXO Kel

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  16. Town and Country HouseJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    An early Valentine! Great photos, too!

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  17. LeighaJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    This is gorgeous...what a way to welcome spring!

    Leigha

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  18. Jamie HerzlingerFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Stunning post on the flowers on Park Ave! Thanks also for the post on the gift show!
    Great following you!
    Jamie Herzlinger

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