Renovation Pt II

A healthy hie later, we were at MoMA. The new space is
neither more attractive nor better laid out than the
old. It is much bigger and allows for both a greater
chun of the permanent collection to be on view as well
as sizable special exhibitions. The special currently
is a greay Edvard Munch show. We all now his Scream
but we didnt realize how cheery it is compared to a
lot of his other stuff. A moving exhibition.

As for the permanent collection, Dan and I always
forget how monumental in size Picassos Demoiselles is.
And how vibrant. It and MoMas Pollacks have benefitted
greatly from their new galleries. I was truly confused
by the continued placement of 6 Brancusis (including a
good tae on bird in space) in one crammed area. None
of them shine or soar in that configuration. I
begrudgingly understood the decision in the old space
but now it is inexcusable.

Its been a perfect day weatherwise and - always,
walking here is invigorating and electrifying. Of
course we cabbed back to the hotel after MoMa. We must
freshen up before Sweeney Todd tonight. Cant wait to
here Patti Lupone play tuba....