At the very north end of the North Woods section of Central Park sits an old ruin that predates the existence of the park! It is the second oldest structure in the park, right after Cleopatra's Needle. The high elevation and rugged terrain made it suitable as a defense point, looking north over the flatter meadows in present day Harlem. I highly recommend checking out this remnant of American history, as well as the rest of the northern section of the park. Generally, it is more devoid of tourists and people, adding a serene feel to the area.

Check out Central Park Conservancy for more info on The Blockhouse.

Good afternoon! Wishing you a happy Saturday, September 5th, 2020 from all of us at Viewing NYC!

Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

Artist Héctor Zamora discusses Lattice Detour, his site-specific installation for the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden at The Met, with curator Iria Candela. Zamora. is known for works that engage public spaces and the built environment. In his practice, Zamora reinvents and redefines conventional exhibition spaces, generating friction between the common roles of public and private, exterior and interior, organic and geometric, real and imaginary.

Head to the exhibition page to learn more about Héctor Zamora's "Lattice Detour" installation.