Private tour in New York City Isabelle G
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I am originally from France, having immigrated to the US in 1984 when I was 17. I moved to New York City in 2002 to go to graduate school to study sculpture at the New York Academy of Art. I fell in love with the city, and have been living here ever since. I am currently a Brooklyn-based artist whose work uses non-traditional materials such as recycled plastic shopping bags with traditional feminine crafts such as knitting, crochet and lace. I make large-scale installations using plastic and detritus as the main materials, and drawing on community-engagement and performance as a major component of the work. I taught as an adjunct professor at Wagner College on Staten Island, (drawing, sculpture, and public art) until 2020. My passion is art, and I want to share my love of New York City through all the wonderful public art that you can see around the city. I will show you iconic New York, and some hidden treasures for a memorable experience. New York City Sight Seeing License Master of Fine Arts - Sculpture. New York Academy of Art, New York, NY
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As an artist, I have spent many afternoons admiring the public art of Central Park. As former art professor, I have taught my students many secrets about the park's artwork! In this walking tour, I will share some of my favorite artwork with you, and tell you the stories behind the famous and not-so-famous statues: from the sled dog Balto, to the newest statue, the Women's Rights Pioneers Monument, to the Bethesda Fountain Angel of the Water ( the first public commission received by a woman in New York City), to Alice in Wonderland, one of the first statues inviting children and adults alike to touch, climb, and interact with Alice and her friends. We will meander around the beautiful pathways of the park, stopping at Strawberry Fields, the memorial to John Lennon, designated as a quiet zone in the park, where we will end the tour. Join me!
Isabelle guided us around Central Park, seeing all of the key art installations and notable features. We let her know that we wanted to end up at the Met, so she altered her route to accommodate that. She gave recommendations for lunch locations and the must see areas of the Met as well. Rather than a tour, this was like talking a walk with a knowledgeable friend. We highly recommend Isabelle!
What a delightful walk through Central Park in NYC. Isabelle was was so wonderful. She made us feel like old friends immediately welcoming us with such warmth and kindness. She is very knowledgeable about the park and we immediately understood we would have missed so much of the park without her assistance. We've used Tours by Locals too many times to count, but I can tell that Isabelle was one the best ever. We'll be seeing her again next time we return to NYC, for sure.
We had a fantastic tour with Isabelle. Going on a tour of the public art in Central Park was a terrific way to see the park anew. Isabelle showed us places we had not been to before and shared her great love of not only the park, but also her love of New York and art, in general. She is an excellent guide with a great sense of the park's history and is also a clear communicator who projects well so she is clearly understood by all. We all decided that we want to take more tours of New York with Isabelle.
We will meet at Grand Army Plaza by the gold gilded sculpture of General Sherman, and walk through Central Park zoo, where we will watch the Delacorte clock chime! The animal statues around the clock will delight adults and children alike. We will leisurely meander through the park and admire its art. Among the sights I will show you are: - The statue of Balto, the famed husky of the Serum Run - The Mall with its literary walk - the Women's Rights Pioneers Monument - The Hans Christian Andersen statue - The Alice in Wonderland statue - The Bow Bridge: the most romantic bridge in the world - The Imagine memorial to John Lennon We will end the tour at the John Lennon memorial, but you can continue to Tavern on the Green if you so wish. I will make reservations for you, but email me first as their hours are currently limited. Bring your walking shoes and discover all the gems of this unforgettable park!
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Grand Army Plaza, New York, New York, 10019, United States
We can meet at Grand Army Plaza, by the gold equestrian statue of General Sherman. Corner of 59th St and 5th Ave.
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