Amy Feldtmann

Photos: The High Line

I think the High Line is so fantastic that I’m giving it an album all of its own.

Just after 9am on the morning of the 2012 Aussie Rules AFL Grand Final Day, I flew to New York. Not only was it the first time in my life I would completely miss any of the hyped atmosphere of that day (I’d even gotten up at 4am to head to London pubs to watchContinue reading “The New York Experiment”

Small town digging big art

Arthur Boyd once said he stressed the uniqueness of the Australian landscape and its metaphysical and mythical content. The Dookie Quarry isn’t exactly a natural landscape but it is certainly unique, and is becoming even more interesting. Located ‘up behind the showgrounds’ (or footy ground if that is more your language), the Dookie Quarry wasContinue reading “Small town digging big art”

Photos: Manhattan sights and streets

My five favourite things: Chelsea

It isn’t quite as long or influential as Oprah’s list but these are my favourite things about Chelsea, where I’m currently staying with a generous friend. The High Line: This 1.45 mile/2.3 km long urban garden path built on a disused freight railway, is a lesson to cities of the world in making use of space.Continue reading “My five favourite things: Chelsea”