The Strandbeests walked, or actually had to be pushed. They were plenty cool, though.
I’ve lived in Boston a long time. Like since Paul Revere rode through the streets. I used to know the city intimately, could drive anywhere. But once the Big Dig happened and one wrong turn could land you in New Hampshire, I sort of stopped going downtown. But what was happening while I was letting the reorganization spook me was evident last night. We went to the Greenway to see the Strandbeests walk (truth be known, they had to be pushed because there was not a bit of wind), and go to the North End for dinner with friends. But it was anything but an ordinary Friday night, it was totally electric, with public art dotting the city like snowflakes in February.
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- Public art all over the place.
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- 100 Miles of Rope and a Half Million Knots, Brookline artist Janet Echelman’s public art work looks like it’s floating over the city.
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- And it changes color!
First of all, weather is everything. A nice night could make a dark alley attractive, but add the smell of the sea, and miles of art, a carousel and scads of people eating and drinking at outdoor restaurants, and you’ve got a place you want to call home (hey, it actually is my home!).
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- This was the first time I saw the carousel. The horses are replaced with lobsters, fish, and bunnies.
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- Best sprinkler I’ve ever seen.
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- “The Apartment” playing on The Wharf. Standing room only.
I fell in love with Boston last night. All over again. What a great city. Boston Strong might have to be replaced with Boston Amazing.
Love the floating artwork, how cool it is,amazing!!
cannot even describe how amazing this piece is, heather. i could have sat and watched it all night! every angle offers a different look. totally fascinating!