DIA: Beacon - A deep breathe of art

I frequently travel north between DC and Boston to visit family and friends in my old stomping grounds.

Recently, I took a different route and veered off the 95 corridor and headed west into the Hudson Valley. The route is beautiful with large vistas of New York's natural wonderland. Along the way, I stopped at the Dia:Beacon and was delighted by taking in a collection of art from the 60s that gave way to wide smiles and inner contemplation.

In May 2003, Dia opened Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries, a museum to house its renowned but rarely seen permanent collection comprised of major works of art from the 1960s to the present. The amazing thing about this museum is the location is set above the Hudson River and housed in a vast old Nabisco factory.

Since its founding in 1974, Dia has been dedicated to supporting contemporary artists that require expansive gallery space specifically designed for the display of artwork that's overwhelming in size and character.

Beacon is a refreshing side trip if you have the time to meander. There is a great bookstore and in town are other art galleries, cafes and antique shops. It's well worth the few hours off the clock to play in the mind of Warhol and others.

Enjoy and meander,

S

Directions; http://www.diacenter.org/dia/visitor/index.html