Some Ike-related art news, by way of Modern Art Notes: Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House is flooded. As of today, the house is accessible only by boat, and tours have been suspended indefinitely. Mrs. T, Our Girl, and I visited the house last year and found it both beautiful and fascinating, though we also found it hard to imagine living there. Be that as it may, the fact that this landmark of architectural modernism is under siege saddens me greatly.
For a detailed report on the damage–which I fear will be considerable–go here.
Terry Teachout on the arts in New York City
