BEACON AND BACK

A friend and I took the Metro North train from Grand Central up to Beacon, NY on the Hudson River. We were off to see the Dia Museum which was well worth the trip. Converted from an old paper factory, the building is gigantic and appropriately houses massive, mostly minimalist artwork. Each section is divided by artist and the work is given a huge amount of breathing room. Endless hardwood floors and plentiful sky lights and comfy couches all compliment the work. A great place to really get away from New York and relax with some work that provides the same rewards as the effort you supply it. Personal favorite rooms were the Robert Smithson, Bruce Nauman, and of course the Andy Warhol (as pictured above). Highly recommeded.