American Woman, Picasso, and a Bamboo Structure

Perhaps, this scene was quite ordinary back in the old days. Did you notice the parrot?

Ah, a good dose of art on Sunday. The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Fifth Ave in Manhattan is a must-see destination.  It's so immense that you can't really see it on one visit. I'm not kidding. If you go, wear comfortable shoes (you'll walk miles) and make some strategic decisions as to what to see.

I visit several times a year, because there are special exhibits that are on display only for a few months. Right now, there's a big Picasso exhibit, American Woman [see video below], a big bamboo structure on the roof garden (with views of Central Park and midtown), a special photography collection, and King Tut's funeral--a smallish collection of items pertaining to his last trip down the Nile.  I saw all these exhibits, and more. The Picasso and AW end their run on August 15th, so hurry up if you want to see them.

Yeah, he's fine. All of his painting look great! [for those who don't know, a few months ago, someone had fallen into a painting tearing it!]

No spike heels, please!

No smoking, please!

During the suffragette era, when American Women fought for their rights. It's amazing that it took a Constitutional Amendment (the 19th, in 1920) to give women equal rights, like voting.

Oh, the Bohemian era of the early 20th century. Scandalous. Corset-less, looser, more sexual, practical fashion. And, an attitude to match!  [I wish I had more pictures, but the guards didn't allow it]

Is this a bit too much for my bedroom?

Who's this guy?!

These two (I mean the 2 pictures above) are related. Can you guess?...

Stone, metal, glass

Even sons of God must die someday

This is a huge atrium on the west wing of the museum connecting several themed exhibits. Nice place to relax. There are a few others that offer respite, some are a lot more quiet. This atrium can get loud.

Entry to the Picasso rooms, next to the American Wing