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May 13, 2016

Grounds for Sculpture






This place is a unique blend of outdoor sculptures and landscape, similar to Storm King. What sets it apart from Storm King is the landscape. Storm King is massive sculptures and a massive piece of property in a very rural setting. Grounds for Sculpture the property is surround by city. The grounds are much smaller and highly manicured. It's become quite popular place to visit. Advanced timed tickets on weekends are highly suggested.

May 01, 2016

Glass House - New Canaan







Glass House, Johnson House, is a historical Museum at 798-856 Ponus Ridge Road in New Canaan, Connecticut. Built in 1949. It was designed by Philip Johnson as his residence.

The house is an example of early use of industrial materials such as glass and steel in home design. Johnson lived at the weekend retreat for 58 years, and since 1960 with his longtime companion, David Whitney, an art critic and curator who helped design the landscaping and largely collected the art display there.

Glass House

NYTimes Magazine - Philip Johnson’s Not Glass Houses