You have probably passed the building a hundred times when walking in Bridgehampton, New York.
The innocuous structure which was once an African American church and then a fire house is now the home of the Dan Flavin Art Institute. The building’s benign exterior does not betray the intense rainbow of colors within. Dan Flavin is an artist well known for working with fluorescent lights as his media. A radiant array of color floods this permanent exhibition of nine of his fluorescent installations.
Upon setting foot into the top floor of the gallery, the viewer is initially overwhelmed by the depth of colors. You immediately wonder how these colors are “made.” Is it the reflection of the lights or is it the colors mingling together?
While it is hard to determine the source of light, it is a joy to analyze the spectacular colors.
The Dan Flavin Institute is free and open to the public, Thursday to Sunday, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
If strolling through fluorescent lights piques your appetite, Pierre’s is a charming restaurant in Bridgehampton that serve French cuisine that you may like to try. Next door to the restaurant is Pierre’s take out store with smoothies, organic juices, pastries and main courses. It is a perfect place to put together a delicious beach picnic.
World Pie is an unique Pizza restaurant and around the corner from the Dan Flavin Art Institute. An exotic favorite of ours is the duck pizza. Ask to sit in the large out door area which looks onto Main Street.
Finally, what could be more delicious than homemade ice cream at the Candy Kitchen to top off a perfect art viewing day?
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Dan Flavin Art Institute
Corwith Avenue, off Main Street
Bridgehampton, NY 11932
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World Pie
2402 Montauk Hwy
Bridgehampton, NY 11932
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Pierre’s
2468 Main Street
Bridgehampton, NY 11932
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Candy Kitchen
2391 Montauk Highway
Bridgehampton, NY 11932
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