Art in Astoria

The focus of this tour with art historian Sylvia Laudien-Meo will primarily be public art. We'll enjoy views of midtown Manhattan along the Queens East River waterfront. We will visit the Socrates Sculpture Garden, which is currently featuring an exhibition by Jamaican-born, New York-based artist Nari Ward: "G.O.A.T., again." Ward is a leading artist in the field of contemporary public sculpture. We will also visit a small residential enclave in Astoria, where the walls are continuously being decorated with murals by many internationally famous street artists. The final stop will be the nearby Isamu Noguchi Museum, one of the first major art institutions in the area, with a collection of this Japanese American artist who helped redefine 20th century modern public art, memorials, playground design, stage sets, and also created furniture, light fixtures, and much more. His works can be found throughout Manhattan. The Noguchi Museum has graciously included complimentary admission for you, so you may explore their collection at the conclusion of the tour. Cost: $30 / $20 Members