What's Going on This Week
SEPTEMBER 17, 2008
The best art and ideas are often inspired by the natural world.
Buckminster Fuller
Fuller’s dream was to solve the escalating challenges that faced humanity, leading to his innovative theories and designs addressing fields as diverse as architecture, the visual arts and sustainability. Find out about the life and ideas of this 20th century small-footprint-big-dreams thinker.
Through 9/21
The Whitney Museum of American Art
945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street
http://www.whitney.org/www/buckminster_fuller/about.jsp
After nature @ The New Museum
Hurricane season is a good time to reflect on the myth and power of nature as seen by Werner Herzog, whose fascination with the uneasy balance in which we live is interpreted through the works of artists.
Through September 21
The New Museum
235 Bowery
http://www.newmuseum.org/
Sigur Ros
Jónsi Birgisson and his band from Iceland have spun haunting melodies that evoke their homeland. Along with Bjork, they’ve put Iceland on the pop music map. The beautifully restored United Palace Theater in Harlem provides a perfect showcase for their uncategorizable sound.
Wednesday, September 17, 8PM - Thursday, September 18, 8PM
United Palace Theater
4140 Broadway at 175th Street
http://www.ticketmaster.com
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