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Tag: Greenwich Village
1918… The First Marathon?
“In 1918, a case can be made for the original ‘Marathons’ at 8th Street. Twenty painters drew numbers, turned up at 8 West 8th Street and were given canvasses of different sizes, depending on the number they drew, and were instructed to paint pictures on the spot from memory without sitters or models over three days.”
August 24, 2012 · History, Marathons, Whitney
Robert Winthrop Chanler: Forgotten Windows
Seven stained glass windows were originally installed in the room. Red and gold paint flared up the central fireplace, massive painted folding screens spread through the room, light filtered through the stained glass, and heavy drapes hung down to create a sumptuous and private space energized by the collective efforts of Vanderbilt and Chanler.
August 6, 2012 · History, Whitney
