Straight from the Art: MoMA Store NYC – Kids Picks
Posted: January 27th, 2010Today’s post written by Angela
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New York.
These two little words have the power to conjure up fabulous visions of the cosmopolitan epicentre of the Western world; all-singing and all-dancing, and bursting with people of all nations who are there in the passionate pursuit of the American Dream.
The energy of this remarkable city, which possesses all manner of cultural treats ranging from low to highbrow, loved in equal measure, is almost impossible to quantify: to me it feels like the exuberance and positivity of this city comes up through the footpath (sidewalk!) and infects you with the genuine desire to smile big and say “Have a nice day!”.
One of my favourite things to do in New York is to visit the Musuem of Modern Art – MoMA -www.moma.org. Jam packed with some of the finest artworks in the world – namecheck Picasso, Matisse, Cezanne, Warhol, Rothko, Kahlo to list but a few – a trip to the museum is a must-do, and makes for a great outing with kids. Not to mention the finery on display, there are good facilities, onsite cafes, and entry is free after 4pm on Fridays. MoMA also has two most impressive stores onsite offering up a fine collection of aesthetically pleasing designed products, including a stunning selection of goodies for kids.
If want to live vicariously then you can shop at the online MoMA Store. My top picks for kids include the Bauhaus spinning top, the Eames’ House of Cards, Alexander Girard stacking blocks, the Kikkerland Double Rainbow Maker (one of the best ‘toys’ I have ever bought, it is solar powered and sends prisms of lights dancing around the room), Peter Mayor’s ShapeScapes sculpture in a box set, and Muji’s iconic New York City in a Bag – the perfect addition to your child’s building block collection.
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