Thursday, October 19, 2023 – A BUILDING REIMAGINED FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

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OUR HEARTS GO OUR TO OUR FRIENDS, FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORS IN ISRAEL

FROM THE ARCHIVES

THURSDAY , OCTOBER 19,  2023

HEMLINES FROM SKYLINES

601 LEXINGTON AVENUE

(FORMERLY  CITICORP  BUILDING)

ISSUE#  1104

JUDITH BERDY

After visiting the NYU medical offices in the former Citicorp Building, I discovered that the ground level area has been reimagined into 15 restaurants and an exhibit area.  We all remember Conran’s, Barnes and Noble stores in the area starting in 1977.  This busy lunchtime spot seems to attract the new generation of workers and is thriving. The area is now called THE HUGH, after Hugh Stubbins the architect of the building. On the balcony is the exhibit of clothing designed with the theme of HEMLINES FROM SKYLINES.   It is worth a visit to see the creativity of SVA students.  It is difficult to photograph the models  in the glass cases, so stop by to enjoy in person.

Hemlines From Skylines

“Hemlines to Skylines is a tribute, a thank you, to the concrete and steel beauty we experience every day as New Yorkers. It is a reminder to stop looking at our cellphones and look up. It’s much more interesting. Embrace it!”

—SVA’s 3D Design Chair Kevin O’Callaghan (2014 Art Directors Hall of Fame inductee), co-curator. Hemlines From Skylines features designs by students from SVA’s BFA Design and BFA Interior Design: Built Environments programs. The inspiration for the show came from the infamous 1931 Beaux-Arts Ball where architects wore costumes that looked like the buildings they had designed. Some of those iconic buildings, such as the Empire State Building and our very own 601 Lexington, were the references for the designs in this show. Some students were inspired by more recent modern-day buildings or significant New York City institutions.

The sculptures are made of resin, fabric, a variety of metals and welded steel, stones, rope, grouted tiles, spoons, stained glass, and even Cheerios cereal! This installation was co-curated by SVA alumnus and 3D Design Chair Kevin O’Callaghan and BFA Interior Design: Built Environments Chair, Dr. Carol Bentel.

The Dream Hotel and Empire State Building

The Plaza Hotel

Gramercy Park

Guggenheim Museum

The Cloisters

Broadway

Murals adorn the walls

he clock seems to float in the light fixtures

OUR JULIA GASH TAPESTRY THROWS HAVE ARRIVED.

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WEDNESDAY PHOTO OF THE DAY

ED LITCHER, GLORIA HERMAN, ELLEN JACOBY, AND NINA LUBLIN GOT IT RIGHT
 ABOUT THE FAMOUNS SPOT ON 51ST STREET.

CREDITS

JUDITH BERDY

601 LEXNGTON AVENUE

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