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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/1/2014
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    Beautiful museum with a great location. The small size makes it an easy walk up and down. I particularly like their Cezanne / Degas exhibits.

  • 2.0 star rating
    5/5/2013

    When the architecture of the museum overshadows the artwork in the museum, would you consider the museum as a success or a failure?

    Without doubt, the Guggenheim museum is one of the most significant architectural landmarks in the 20th century. Its cylindrical structure was considered as the temple of the spirit. Staring at the rooftop from the lobby was an enchanting experience. It was also lovely that I could wave to friends in the other side of the circle.

    Nonetheless, limited by the structure of the museum, only small scale artwork can be placed in the museum other than the hollow in the middle of the building. The artwork, ranging from Impressionist to Contemporary, are beautiful by themselves. However, they seem to be plain compared to the grand structure of the building.

    I regard the Guggenheim Museum as a failure, since the architecture outshines the artwork themselves. Nonetheless, it is a must have experience to witness the beauty of the architecture of the 20th century. Thus, I would recommend you visiting the museum at least once in your lifetime.

  • 1.0 star rating
    9/22/2014

    The Latin American exhibit is the worst exhibit I have ever seen.  And, worse yet because it was shown at the Guggenheim not at a little unknown museum somewhere. The two fans (part of the exhibit) were the only good thing: one at least could cool off.  Absolutely absurd.  With all the great contemporary Latin American artists to show a cover of Time Magazine next to a cover of The Economists is beyond  triviality masquerading as art.  
    And TWO floors dedicated to this. Ludicrous.

  • 3.0 star rating
    10/27/2012
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    Listed in Artsy

    For all you cheapskates like me, Saturday is your best friend here because it is certainly not worth the full admission price.

    I came here the day after the opening night of Picasso's exhibit. Picasso may have been a womanizer but some of his art work will blow you..away. I've always wanted to go to the Guggenheim because its round exterior is one of those things that make you wonder.

    There was a hugeee line that went around the block, but didn't take all too long,

    Picasso's work is truly amazing; he was such a versatile artist and I had no idea he was also a sculptor until I saw his sculptures here. He was not your average 19th/20th century artist (think Michelangelo, etc.). You'll be surprised how ahead of time his art was for the early 20th century. I also got the chance to see Rineke Dijkstra's photographs, which most of them were taken 20 years ago and look as if they were just taken yesterday!

    My time here would've been more enjoyable if the security guards weren't so uptight and on my ass. They watch you like a hawk, even if you're not taking photos or even taking photos of the floor and if you're even 5 inches away from the art to look closely, they will tell you to back off. I came back days later just to take a photo from the first floor since I didn't that day and they made a whole scene as if I were here to cause trouble. Horrible.

  • 3.0 star rating
    12/11/2012
    2 check-ins

    + Theme of the season - Picasso (Black and White), Van Gogh (limited), Kandinsky artwork
    + Architecture of the building is fascinating
    + 2 Unisex bathrooms on each floor
    + Pay What You Wish (FREE ADMISSION) - Saturday: 5:45pm - 7:45pm (I wish I knew this before going)

    guggenheim.org/new-york/…

    - No photos of artwork allowed
    - No photos on the top floor (security reasons)
    - Price is quite expensive for fans not of Picasso

  • 1.0 star rating
    8/9/2014

    SO expensive and SO little to see. Your time is better spent across the street at the met. You're not allowed to take photos. At all. They yell at you. Seriously. The place is awkward and cramped. It took us less than 45 minutes to see everything. The art is VERY subjective (like the two standing fans they considered "art". Would not go again. BOO HISS!!

  • 5.0 star rating
    9/5/2014
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    i loved this place. such a beautiful and unique building! i was bummed that the ramps were closed for installations but i did have fun. its a bit pricey than the met but its worth going if you want a quick trip to see some art. i loved my day here. nice works of art and helpful staff. when i come back i want the full experience of the ramps! i might get dizzy but it might be worth it lol.

  • 3.0 star rating
    3/7/2014
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    I love the architecture of the building! I prefer other museums art collection. I wish photography was allowed by the edges of the stairs to capture the interior from the above!

  • 4.0 star rating
    1/13/2013

    The story spirals up at the Guggenheim. From the bottom of this unique interior design, you rise in understanding as you do in altitude. Some stops can be made here and there to sit and read the walls for more insight into the history and technique involved in what your seeing. They always seem to thoughtfully place art on the spiral: for instance you understand more about how Picasso's art was affected by the starkness of WWII. You also see the impact his developing skill at different mediums affects his painting.

    If you need a break there are galleries where you can sidetrack, and visit a few favorites. The climb can get tiresome. But I haven't had a single visit where it wasn't worth the trip. Then again the Guggenheim doesn't strike me as a museum that you visit without a purpose. It isn't massive like the MET, and that climb can be quite crowded with people during a popular exhibit. All in all the Guggenheim is a brilliant space that showcases brilliant artists. What's not to love.

  • 3.0 star rating
    5/10/2013
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    Well, it's the Guggenheim, so if you are in New York you really should go see it. Especially if you are a Frank Lloyd Wright fan. The building was incredibly beautiful, both the interior and exterior. I've never experienced a museum constructed in a circular fashion like this. You basically walk up a wide ramp that spirals up to the top and you can stop at whatever exhibits strike your fancy along the way. There are displays along the outer walls of the sphere and also in adjoining rooms and annexes. Or you can choose to stick to the interior part of the spiral and gaze down at the main floor below and also people-watch the other patrons on levels below you. It was very cool, even though a couple of times I did get some serious vertigo.

    Unfortunately, the annex was closed on most of the floors so there wasn't too much to see while we were there. The bulk of the museum was taken over by works from Gutai and some other modern Asian artists which I really did not care for at all. Actually the only exhibit in the entire place that I would even consider to be art was the Thannhauser Collection which had some lovely French and German impressionist paintings. The only thing that kept me from getting annoyed was that my husband and I had gotten in for free since our local museum has an affiliation with them.

    So I guess the moral of the story is check what exhibits will be there online first and make sure they are something you really want to see. There are so many fantastic museums in NYC you don't want to waste any time on something you won't enjoy. However, if you are in the area, I highly recommend popping by and sneaking into the lobby to view the amazing architecture of the building. That is a must-see.

  • 3.0 star rating
    7/28/2013
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    This museum offer an interesting selection of modern art. The whole interior rotunda is lit up as part of a work by James Turrell. In the galleries, there is some Impressionist art though most works are past that period. There are quite a few exhibits dealing with the use of lighting.

    3.5 stars

  • 2.0 star rating
    7/25/2013
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    If you are a fan of architecture and/or Frank Lloyd Wright, the Guggenheim has to be on your list to do in NYC. Otherwise, unless you are super interested in the rotating exhibition, you probably are better off headiing to The Met or MOMA for your art fix. The entrance is the only area of the museum that they allow photos and they are pretty strict about this. I really found this to be a bummer, because COME ON, who really does that any more?  There are definitely some interesting items in their permanent collection, but I found that I really didin't get my money's worth for the short amount of time I spent there.

    Pro-tip: if you are using the NYC City Pass, this is one of your option tickets (either here or Top of the Rock). I'd use the ticket for Top of the Rock since it is more expensive and then take the $2 off at the museum.

  • 5.0 star rating
    1/19/2014

    5 Stars for beautiful building, 1 star for Christopher Wool exhibit that dominated entire museum. (Jan, 2014)  His work consists mostly of screened fonts/play on words.  Seriously, ANYONE could do this.    Also lots of haphazardly sprayed paint, that looked like really bad graffiti, that was not thought out and then wiped off with a rag, so you can see the image underneath.  I've seen better graffiti on the side the subway.    1 1/2 hours was more than enough.  The permanent collection of Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso's was impressive and loved that you could get so close these originals.  There was also a hanging barbed wire 3D sculpture that was provocative and thought provoking.  I forget artist, but wish there were more of this, that the "art" from Wool.

  • 3.0 star rating
    7/22/2013
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    After hearing so much about this place I skipped the Met and came straight here. The line was terrible outside even though it moved very fast. After a hot long New York day 15 minutes seemed too much for me. After coming in you walk into the James Turrell light installation. It seems a bit odd because you see people sitting or laying down everywhere to absorb it....or something.

    The next few floors have different exhibits ending with one at the top that you have to stand in line for...an hour.

    I enjoyed Kandisky in Paris a lot, but almost wished it was a bigger exhibition. It's a very tiny room with lots of people near a cafe. Didn't feel like an appropriate room for a famous painter to be in.

    I also enjoyed the famous painters exhibition.

    That's pretty much as far as this museum goes in my opinion.

  • 2.0 star rating
    4/8/2013
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    I was honestly quite underwhelmed with the Guggenheim. sorry, kids.

    we were in the area this weekend and since entrance was free (thanks to having a Bank of America credit/debit card), checked it out. whole thing took a bit less than an hour. meh, indeed.

    the architecture of the building itself is neat, but none of the exhibits seemed that inspiring or worth any long rumination over. the temporary Gutai exhibit was interesting, albeit repetitive (it's postwar Japanese abstract art), so that takes up the whole spiral walkway.

    plenty of benches and seats if you need to take a rest. oh, and there are a ton of bathrooms in the basement, so don't get stuck waiting for the tiny ones that dot the main halls.

    verdict? if you're in the area with an hour to kill and get in for free, sure...otherwise, no harm in skipping the Guggenheim.

  • 3.0 star rating
    2/17/2014
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    Beautiful building but half of the museum was closed. The ramps were off limits due to a new exhibit being installed. It should be open in about a week or so.

    The highlights was the Frank Lloyd Wright section on the bottom floor. You have to take the silver elevators down to get there.

  • 4.0 star rating
    4/12/2014
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    The architectural design of the building allows curators the unique possibility to construct a show wherein they can almost completely control what the viewer sees, and in what order (unlike most museums, where the visitor may go from room to room in any way they wish, which may not always provide as structured an experience). The museum store and café are alright, but after all this is not its primary function. The shows, however, are too often entirely disappointing, but the good ones in between are truly brilliant. Regardless of its downfalls, a must visit for first- (and second- and third-) timers in New York.

  • 2.0 star rating
    1/27/2014
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    The exhibits were not very interesting.  

    This will be my first and last trip there.   It was however worth the price of admission alone to see the architecture up close and in person.   The spiral design is fantastic and better in person than in any movie or book.  

    If you are going for the art however,  hit another gallery.   Moma and the met are both better choices.

  • 5.0 star rating
    4/23/2014
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    I've always loved the Guggenheim Museum. It's delightful but the staff need to be slightly more observant of who is taking photographs of the artwork. I observed a few college aged kids taking obvious photos and no one stopped them. All in all, my favorite museum in New York City.

  • 3.0 star rating
    1/21/2014
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    I haven't been back here for years - this will be my third visit here, since I am not too into the Guggenheim as much as the Met.

    This was our third and last museum for the day and the lines were crazy, but we skipped due to the member privileges.

    S and I walked around viewing Christopher Wool's exhibit - it had some "cute" stuff, but I am sorry, but I am just not into his work. It was not for me, I was more into the Picasso pieces they have here.

  • 2.0 star rating
    8/23/2014

    Way too overpriced for the art on display. It might have to do with my distaste for modern art, but I found this museum to be far from enjoyable. The structure itself was beautiful, but I'd rather not have to look at two metal oscillating fans and have to try to convince myself that there is a deeper meaning that I am just not grasping.

  • 5.0 star rating
    3/13/2013
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    Honestly, I do not understand how THE Guggenheim doesn't have at least 4 stars. I am quite disappointed that there aren't better reviews. This is a Frank Lloyd Wright designed building which automatically makes it wonderful to me. I am a member (I say this without sounding braggish in the least) - the member benefits are decent. There are all different plans, so you find what works for you best. The best thing about being a member at The Guggenheim - you never wait in lines. It gets awfully crowded here. I rarely go on a weekend. Trust me - it is better that way.

    I feel refreshed walking each level of the amazing and massive feeling structure. The works on display that are either permanent works, or borrowed/rented from other foundations - are just wonderful!

    If you need assistance at all - I have always had a helpful person that was either security or museum staff help.

    This is an incredible museum in the greatest city! Go and enjoy some great works of art!

  • 5.0 star rating
    6/12/2013
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    If you are into abstract art as I am then you will love the Guggenheim

  • 3.0 star rating
    11/11/2013
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    I like the building itself, but I don't get most of the 'art'. we went to MOMA on Saturday and I think it was a lot better relatively.

    Maybe next time I will check online and see what's the theme or special.

  • 1.0 star rating
    4/28/2013

    I was really disappointed.  I came on a Saturday afternoon.  There was a huge line outside for the 545pm pay what you want.  

    I've always wanted to come here and I expected a lot.   There wasn't much to see and it is definitely not worth the full price.    My work covered my admission so I didn't have to pay.   You can easily finish the place in under an hour.   The bathrooms are a little obscure since it's behind the cylinder walls.  Good idea to make use of the space.  

    They don't let you take pictures here and it is really stuffy.   I didn't really enjoy myself and I won't be back.

  • 5.0 star rating
    2/15/2013
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    Reasons why I loved my visit to the Guggenheim:

    1.  Makes me look real fancy and it gives me an acceptable reason to use my snooty accent. Mooooodern Aaaaart anyone?

    2. My friend gets a sick corporate discount

    3. I got to ogle at the beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright creation

    4. I got to ogle at the Picasso Black and White Exhibit

    5. From my impeccable curating skills I came to the conclusion that Picasso was a bohemian pimp

    6. And he was real smooth with it.

    7. The layout is so unique and makes for a really pleasant and different viewing experience

    Just go ya'll.  You won't regret it.

  • 1.0 star rating
    7/22/2014

    We found that the standing collection was limited.  The building was interesting.  We found the Italian Futurist exhibition not very interesting.  The restrooms are very limited.  If you have a choice, we would recommend the MET or the MOMA.

  • 3.0 star rating
    12/28/2013
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    Not a fan of C Wool, although his Easter eggs were interesting. Don't download the Guggenheim app. In 90 min this app consumed over 30%  of my battery and I couldn't use it once. Ask for the free device you may check out.

  • 2.0 star rating
    7/3/2014
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    The guggenheim is free with the new york pass. The building has an interesting structure, it is like a golf ball with a spiraling walkway. Take the elevator up to the 6th floor and walk down the ramp. They have this industrial art, none of which I really found interesting. They did have water fountains on each floor, no photography is allowed, they do have bathrooms on each floor. Just a meh experience, pass, 2 stars

  • 1.0 star rating
    1/28/2013
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    Boring.

    Seriously, what a waste of time.  I would have normally said waste of money, too, but I was with a friend who could get me free admission.  If I would have paid $14, or whatever the admission was, I would have been pissed.

    Granted, the ramp was closed off to the public, but the rest of the exhibits?  Underwhelming.  

    Like, maybe I do not get art, but I do not know what is "artsy" about black lines on paper.  Sorry, Zarina, I am sure you are great, but I can do that with a ruler and pen.  The only artsy things were the building itself and the view of the Reservoir from the cafe window.

    I cannot believe we hoofed it all the way from Union Square and skipped over the MoMA and Met for this.  It was so underwhelming we had to go binge drinking all day.

  • 5.0 star rating
    5/19/2014
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    Listed in NYC

    I loved this place. Come during 5:30pm to 7:30pm every Saturdays because it is "pay as you wish." However, it is not worth paying the full price on a regular days. And they give you a audio tour with your ticket.

  • 3.0 star rating
    1/21/2013
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    We decided to start at the top and walk down, which made the best sense to us until we realized that the "Picasso Black and White" exhibition was designed to be viewed from the bottom up, oh well. I'm sure I don't know enough about art to be enthralled. I found it repetitive... a succession of studies of the female form. I didn't understand why so many of these pieces were chosen, how they differ, and what they are meant to communicate. Mostly bored, I found myself distracted by the architecture and the throng of people.

    While the Guggenheim's structure is elegant and beautiful to look at, I found it an uncomfortable and disorienting space. For one person in my group, that feeling escalated to dizziness and mild seasickness. There simply aren't enough level landings where you can stand and get your bearings. Although the slope of the ramp is gentle I saw that it was a challenge for a person pushing a wheelchair, with the continual tendency to roll. Also, individual restrooms are everywhere, but not very disability-friendly. I saw a guy in a wheelchair trapped by the heavy narrow restroom door. He couldn't free his chair without help.

    Moving on... with "Kandinsky 1911-1913" less was more. There were fewer examples of style than the Picasso, with more explanatory text. I learned a lot and felt engaged. The Thannhauser Collection (Cézanne, Degas, Gauguin, Manet, Monet, van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, etc.) was most interesting and enjoyable. These impressionist and post-impressionist paintings depict lifestyle, personality, time period and timelessness, and are relate-able without any special knowledge.

    Overall, I don't feel the experience was worth the $22 admission fee and I'm glad that the Guggenheim honored their reciprocal membership with the Brooklyn Museum and we didn't have to pay it. I recommend going on Saturdays after 5:45 for "Pay What You Wish" admission even though it will be extra-crowded.

  • 5.0 star rating
    1/13/2013
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    You can pay $20 for admission on any given day or you can come on Saturdays when it's Pay As You Wish after 5:45pm and pay a $1.

    I made the mistake when I first moved to NY and paid full price, not knowing about Saturday nights. This time, I knew better and thought getting in line at 5pm was early enough to see Picasso's Black & White exhibit. Damn, people in NY are dedicated for a cheap night at a museum! By the time my friend and I got there at 5pm, the line was already around the corner. The line however, does move fast once they open the doors. When we left around 7:30pm, the line was still there and even longer so coming earlier is much better.

    Anyways, I like the Guggenheim because it's small with an easy flow. You can start from the bottom and slowly spiral your way up or take the elevator to the top and make your way down. Either way, it won't take you long to see the exhibit on display because the museum isn't that big.

    The security guards here are intense and watch your every move. I watched them constantly telling people "NO PHOTOS!", even if people were trying to take one of the roof or the the spirals. One woman was even told to not get too close to the painting - seriously? I think the only place you can take a picture without being told off is at the lobby.

    The Guggenheim is a must see while you visit/live in NYC. The building is unique and the museum often showcases great art.

  • 3.0 star rating
    12/12/2012
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    Originally named the Museum of Non-Objective Painting, this museum became the Guggenheim we all know and love after the death of its founder in 1952.  This building stands out among some of the bland (and not so bland) residential buildings in the area with its spiral and curved shape.  The building itself is a work of art, and that is a huge part of its appeal.

    When you get inside, you're greeted by a unique building.  Look up and you'll see the spiral shape reflected in the interior, winding round and round going upwards.  Photography is generally only allowed on the ground level rotunda, but I saw plenty of people taking pictures on the upstairs levels when guards weren't looking.  As you progress up the spiral, you're greeted by paintings and sculptures (at the time I'm writing this, it's a Picasso "Black and White" exhibition: guggenheim.org/new-york/…) but off to the sides in little corners of the museum are permanent galleries featuring the work of everyone from Van Gough to Maplethorpe.  These are a nice "break" from the larger displays outside and there's even a cafe that overlooks Fifth Avenue and Central Park.

    I have to give high marks for the museum having seats and bathrooms on every level.  They're small and out of the way, but a welcome respite if you've been walking around for a while.

    The staff at the museum is quite vigilant.  I was pointing at a painting and waving my arms around to describe something and a volunteer walked over to stop me, fearing I was going to touch it (I was literally three feet away, so no worries).  The guards in particular are on edge since some of the displays are right out in the open with no rope or anything blocking them off.  They're just doing their job and it's good to know the art is protected.

    If you're doing a museum crawl or want to check out some place different than the MET, the Guggenheim is definitely worth a visit, but it's hardly my favorite museum in NYC.

  • 4.0 star rating
    3/8/2013
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    I missed the Picasso Black and White Exhibit, but it was still a treat to experience this museum. The Gutai exhibit was like nothing else I've ever seen before. Art attempting to break away from creation through the abstraction of thought and embrace the life found naturally within raw materials as they are. It really got me thinking, and I got to see some good 'ol impressionist paintings in the annex wings as well. Frank Lloyd Wright designed a really unique layout that is so intriguing, most of the time I was just looking out into the atrium of the place because it was so fascinating.
    Wonderful place.

  • 1.0 star rating
    9/21/2013

    How disappointing to spend an hour waiting in the members line (with my A.A.M. card, I am considered a member at most museums) and then be summarily re-directed to the rear of the now hundreds long pubic admission line this morning -

    I came to NYC to see the James Turrell show from San Francisco.  My AAM membership was always accepted in lieu of a membership card - I waited in the same members line the day before (Friday) and entered the museum without incident. As I had meticulously planned my timing to be one of the first people into the rotunda to lie down and watch the slow subtle changes of light and color of the main exhibit.

    However, today, Saturday Sept 21, a young bureuacrat told me to go to the end of the public admission line - saying "our policy for A.A.M. members changed because it is the last weekend".  Knowing about this policy change BEFORE it is instituted would have been a good thing.  Instead, I wasted an hour waitng on a line to enter the museum - and faced another hour waiting to get in along with hundreds of others - precisely the scenario I had planned to avoid.  Very irritating.

    Line control poliicies that create long waits and rude affronts from employees who suffer from schadenfreude as they force patrons to waste time are intolerable at a major cultural institution.

    Seriously irritated but will get over it and go early again on Monday - hopefully the weekend crowds will have abated and I will be amongst the first to enter to see whatever it is on the fifth floor that also has a long line waiting to enter.

    Gugenheim - get someone who can deal with the crowds you attract with these well publicized shows  You are a shameful example of rude New York!

  • 2.0 star rating
    4/6/2013

    The attraction of the Guggenheim Museum lies in it's famous architectural design by Frank Lloyd Wright. Both the rounded shape of the outside building and the rotunda interior with skylight ceiling are what make the Guggenheim unique.

    Beyond that, the art is boring and esoteric. There are a few pieces by Gauguin, Picasso, one by Degas, a few by Chagall, but other then that, the most interesting art to me was the little room of collectibles by Danh Vo (winner of the Hugo Boss Award for 2012). There were Mickey Mouse collectibles, Curious George, and other cartoon objects and figurines.

    The current temporary exhibits displayed as you walk up each level of the rotunda are artwork by the Gutai Artwork Assocation. I saw a giant suspended red cube, alarm bells connected by a wire (which would be noisily set off once in awhile), a painting in which someone threw a ball at a canvas, a collection of bright mauve paintcans etc.

    So contemporary, so modern, so not into it. If you've never been here, it might be interesting just to come look at the building and walk around and up the curves of the rotunda.

  • 5.0 star rating
    3/15/2012 Updated review
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    Frank Lloyd Wright has exquisite taste and style for six circular levels of contemporary art.

    The Power of One's recent visit for "John Chamberlain:  Choices" empowered me to be innovative of his metal, aluminum abstract pieces.  Apart from the main exhibit was the installation of "Being Singular Plural" which has an in-depth approach to sound and sight as depicted in film and visionary sense includes reading rooms both printed book and e-book formats.

    N.B. No photography (flash or non-flash) is permitted beyond the main level which may damage art pieces and are copyrighted.  Facilities are clean and ample for two single unisex on each of the six levels.  There are sufficient ottoman chairs for patrons to rest.  Security guards are Big Brother but did not made a peep at me as I did not touch a thing, nor did I photographed any pieces, furthermore nor did I step in close proximity next to any artwork.  Photography (flash or non-flash) is permitted, however, only on the main level where admission tickets are purchased.  Guggenheim Museum's unique dome skylight with the overview of the six circular levels is best view on the main level.

    5.0 star rating
    9/30/2008 Previous review
    I've seen "Worlds of Nam June Paik" exhibit here in 2000.  I admire Frank Lloyd Wright's work as his… Read more
  • 3.0 star rating
    10/18/2011
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    The Guggenheim museum is one of those places where you will recognize the building and forever ingrain it into your memory. From the exterior to the interior, you will remember coming here and saying to yourself that you were in the Guggenheim Museum.

    The architecture is different compared to most museums here in NYC and that alone makes this museum stand out amongst the rest. Their permanant collection is very nice as well.  They do have several impressionist  and post-impressionists art out on the display that got my attention pretty quick. This was all part of the Thannhauser Collection. A pretty nice collection including some Picasso's and some Cezanne's.

    But they also have contemporary (temporary) art by Lee Ufan. His works are pretty much everywhere as you travers up and down the cyclic like flooring. Most of his works include a bunch of rocks on top of something. Yep, that's art for ya.

    Vasily Kandinksy art can be found here as well. Most of his art were an offspring to the cubism state with many geometric shapes embedded into his art.

    Again, the architecture is what stands out here the most. No photography is allowed above the ground floor. But that's cool though. They have two stores, one at the top and one at the bottom by the entrance. This is part of the NY City Pass and it is definitely a good place to come by and visit for a bit.

  • 4.0 star rating
    3/13/2014

    I loved the shape and structure of the Guggenheim.  We (family of four) started at the top via elevators and meandered to the bottom at a leisurely pace.  Relaxing, peaceful and thought provoking.  I especIally enjoyed Carrie Mae Weems' exhibition.  Would definitely go again.  Good value for money spent.