![]() ![]() In her debut book, author and journalist Sophy Roberts sheds light onto the desolate region’s fascination with the instrument by venturing out into the bitter cold to track down pianos hailing from their peak in popularity in the 19th century onwards. ![]() Each writeup is partnered with a colorful illustration by artist Maria Krasinski.īlanketed in snow and ice, Siberia is a land better known for its harsh environment than its ties to piano music. The book couldn't have been better timed, pointing out public art, much of it outdoor and accessible, when so many art institutions faced closures due to Covid-19. Released this fall, Art Hiding in New York highlights artwork hiding in plain sight, from a Soho loft filled with 280,000 pounds of dirt to a World War II memorial along the Hudson River that’s hidden by the daily tides. “I would go home and do research on each piece.” Her curiosity resulted in a blog called Art Nerd New York, and eventually led to this book about the city’s hidden art scene. “I didn’t know what else to do with my time, so I started walking every street in Manhattan and began noticing the city’s abundance of art,” she tells Smithsonian. Suddenly the art curator had time to explore her adopted hometown of New York City. Getting fired is something most people hope to avoid throughout their careers, but for Lori Zimmer, it was a blessing in disguise. Art Hiding in New York: An Illustrated Guide to the City's Secret Masterpieces ![]()
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