IN New York

No matter the year, the buzzword for January always seems to be “new.” The form this takes—resolutions, opportunities, goals—is up to the individual. For me (below, on the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s rooftop last summer) and the other editors at IN New York, it’s taken the shape of blogs.

In the interest of full disclosure, I’d like to kick things off with a small confession: I haven’t always been interested in art. I’ve never been particularly gifted in any sort of visual media, and my teacher for 9th grade studio art (a required class, mind you) told me I lacked any talent whatsoever, which pretty much killed the iota of subject appreciation I’d managed to muster up until that point.

That said, living in New York City—one of the world’s most incredible art capitals—has healed old wounds and given me a newfound respect for visual expression. Whether I’m passing a towering, colorful aluminum sculpture by Franz West during a stroll through Central Park or stopping by one of the many galleries in West Chelsea for an exhibition opening, I’m always astounded by the endless creativity that abounds here.

My goal with this blog is to share the most interesting bits and pieces of what I find, plus my favorite New York City art resources. Hopefully you’ll reciprocate! Did you stumble upon a new favorite gallery on a recent visit? Or discover a particularly exciting antique during an excursion to a local flea market? Let me know in the comments or e-mail me at sarah.bruning[at]morris.com.

Happy New Year!