Zaha Hadid's Chanel Pavilion Lands in Central Park
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Yesterday Zaha Hadid's Chanel Mobile Art Pavilion made its way to Central Park, the latest stop on its whirlwind world tour. The curled shiny structure is full of art inspired by Chanel's iconic 2.55 handbag -- pieces like an enormous Chanel handbag spilled over. The work has drawn criticism for its cluelessness, and its place in the Park, which the New York Times calls an "instrument of psychological healing for the weary." Apparently Chanel's little interlocking Cs don't have quite the same calming effect, even when they're wrapped up in Hadid's creativity.
Chanel paid $400,000 to rent space in the park, and has additionally made a donation to the Central Park Conservancy.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
r. tauber Nov 2nd 2008 10:39AM
Where in Central Park is the Hadid mobile museum?
Tracy Nov 2nd 2008 10:47AM
It's on the Rumsey Playfield, near 59th and 5th.