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The Stanford White Studio at The Chatwal
Artistic Energies High-octane creative energy is what fuels New York City—home to a thriving artistic population, world-class museums and scores of cutting-edge galleries. How did this perfect storm of creativity come to be? Bryan Stendahl of The Chatwal hotel offers an answer: “NYC has always been a destination for people from around the world who wanted to start anew or begin again. Any renewal or new chapter in life conjures up an excitement and sense of freedom, adventure and courage—the ideal recipe for creative energy.” Here, art simply spills onto the streets: “I prefer public and spontaneous art to art in a museum or gallery, to be frank. There is a symbiosis between the impact of the art itself and the surprise of its location. The High Line, currently showing Caterpillar, seven sculptures by Carol Bove [thru May 2014], has been a great source for such displays.” Aesthetics have come to define certain areas and entire neighborhoods, too: “The Bowery, Lower East Side and East Village reflect a bohemian artistic feel, while also staying current and relevant.” Our city is so serious about art appreciation that even our museum exteriors are awe-inspiring: “The New Museum—founded in 1977 TIPS FROM: and dedicated to living artists who do not yet have wide Bryan Stendahl, Chef Concierge, appeal—exhibits contemporary art in a building that The Chatwal, itself is a work of modern art.” As Stendahl asks, “Who 130 W. 44th St., 646.926.5254 wouldn’t want to be a part of such staggering creativity?” Good question.—William G. Frierson IV KEY TO SYMBOLS IN LISTINGS On the following pages, important features are indicated by these icons: $ inexpensive, $$ moderate, $$$ expensive, $$$$ luxe; 2 handicap accessible; 0 gifts; 1 child friendly; 3 food/snacks; / drinks; 9 gay/lesbian patrons; 6 dress code; 5 music; . private rooms; 7 fireplace; 8 outdoor dining; 4 New York CityPASS. When making a phone call from a landline, first dial 1, then the area code and seven-digit number. For essential numbers, turn to “FYI” (p. 87). For mass transit, see Bus & Subway Maps (p. 86 & pp. 88-90).
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