Ashley may have gotten to go with our friend Chris last week, but I’d been dying to go to Met’s roofdeck and see Big Bambú ever since we saw it being installed in the spring. I got off of work surprisingly early on Friday, so Ashley and I headed uptown to catch the exhibit before the sun set.
The piece was visually stunning–I could feel my excitement building as soon as we climbed from the stairway out into the sun. The bamboo structure, lashed together with climbing rope, was glowing in the afternoon sun and the roof was packed as if a happy hour. We grabbed beers and took in the view. And I found myself fascinated not only by the sheer scale of the elements in the space, but also by the structural workings of the piece.
Big Bambú is continually being built by two brothers, the Starns. It has been described as a piece that bridges sculpture, architecture, and performance–literally: if you want, you can get a ticket to climb its paths (something for another visit).
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omg…NYC is UNBELIVEABLE
everytime i log into your blog you give me yet another reason why i need to visit asap!
just got an idea for tonights dinner… shrimp on bamboo skewers
That is too coo!!! I heart NYC and your pictures!
Liesl
That is so cute, Lea! (And sounds delicious.)
The rooftop at the Met is definitely a highlight in the city–it's a must-visit.
Thanks for the photo-encouragement!
wow! so cool! and i love the light in these photos.
What a wonderful night. It looks like the sunset and the bamboo were breathtaking!
this blog continually makes me want to hop on a plane this very minute and experience NY all over again! the bamboo structure is…mind blowing.
p.s. LOVE the pictures.
this blog continually makes me want to hop on a plane this very minute and experience NY all over again! the bamboo structure is…mind blowing.
p.s. LOVE the pictures.
Oooh…how was ma peche?!
Your blog continues to remind me of all the wonderful things there are to do in this great city. That looks like a must-see. I hope they don't have plans of taking it down anytime soon.
oh wow i have never seen such an awesome thing!!
Wow–thanks, everyone!
It was delicious, Laura! We had this fluke appetizer that featured pistachios and tiny tri-star strawberries. It was sitting with something like a strawberry sorbet and topped with celery leaves. It was amazing! The other dishes (short ribs and tete de cochon) were good too, but very rich and I wasn't too hungry. I also had an amazing cocktail and we got a cookie from the milk bar. It was pretty empty!
I was glad Aron thought of trying it–I always feel a bit at a loss about where to eat around the bottom of the park…
That looks so beautiful and fun!
such a beautiful installation, loved the terrasse even without the bamboo when i was there last time… but now it looks simply great!!
viele grüsse, kristina
These pics are awesome:)
Love the sunset colours in some of these photos – just beautiful!
That is really cool, how long will that be up for?
Doug + Mike Starn on the Roof: Big Bambú, Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York; April 27 – October 31 2010
The show is tentatively scheduled to go to the Detroit Institute of Arts next.
Thanks!
These are fantastic!
so jealous. I've loved the Starn brother's work for years.
I hope to get to New York to see Big Bambu before it comes down. And can't wait until it comes to Detroit next year.
Amazing! Looks like something that was at Burning Man a few years back. Maybe, I'll catch it when it comes to Detroit!
Wow! I was just contemplating the possibilities of bamboo after seeing a bamboo construction frame in Bali. But I didn't imagine anything as spectacular as that! X
Holy cow! I have always loved the roof garden -definitely one of my favorite things in New York, but this??? Amazing! It's just spectacular – I want to go!