But, in a case of inadvertent (and unfortunate) product placement, the glass-walled Lincoln Center studio of New York’s WNET (Channel Thirteen) overlooks (on the left) that discount clothing store, which supplanted a late, lamented Barnes & Noble bookstore.
The above photo is a screenshot from Philippe de Montebello‘s announcement (with co-anchor Paula Zahn) that his “Sunday Arts” program, now renamed “NYC-ARTS,” will move tomorrow to prime time—Thursdays at 8 p.m. Where’s an appropriate backdrop when they really need one?
Speaking of unfortunate placement, has anyone noticed this new sculptural installation at the Metropolitan Museum, smack between the ticket seller and the museum shop?
That’s a bust of the Met’s former director, to the right of the entrance to the shop. Let’s move in for a closer look:
Angela Conner, “Philippe de Montebello,” 2009, Gift of the Trustees Emeriti
Do we really want to remember Philippe as the patron saint of museum commerce? Perhaps a more dignified setting can eventually be found.
And speaking of the Met’s ticket sellers, a cashier, responding to CultureSpouse‘s query about the admission fee for seniors, cheerfully assured him that he could pay whatever he wanted. (For the record, he paid full senior.)
So much for the Met’s “conscience-wounding” cashiers. Now if only there were also a senior rate (or, better yet, pay-what-you-wish) for that pricey parking garage!
Wait a minute! I’m not supposed to be blogging (at least not till next week).