John H

This is probably my favorite gallery in city. Great contemporary realist art. In the days of paint splatters and fuzzy squares as art, the brilliant work here shines bright. And they all have a real contemporary feel.

There aren't very many galleries in New York City that feature contemporary realism, but this is one. When I went there were a range of artists that were all excellent. All realists in the sense that it was more than just paint splatters or fuzzy squares. Many were powerful and emotional.

This is one of my favorite galleries in the whole city. It's one of those rare places that features contemporary realism. The artwork shown is painted with really great skill. Some of it is truly amazing. Some of the work is whimsical and fun; see in particular the work of Robert C Jackson. Eric Zenner's water paintings are fascinating. Steve Smulka does wonderful still lifes of glass bottles. Glass is something very difficult to paint, but he is a master. Others do really interesting and original still lifes using fruit, bowls and newspapers. I also love figurative artists like Sharon Sprung. Can't recommend this gallery enough.

Two floors with a great selection of all kinds of books, periodicals, audio books, CDs, and DVDs. They also have a large collection of children's books. They also have museum passes to many great museums in New Jersey and New York City. IT HAS A RECIPROCITY PROGRAM WITH SEVERAL OTHER LIBRARIES, INCLUDING WESTFIELD'S WHICH HAS AN EVEN BIGGER SELECTION. They also sell books to raise funds.

Nice selection of all kinds of stuff related to art in the museum. Very well lit with natural light. Lots of books, prints, pots, plates, postcards, toys, mugs, pencils, shawls, knick knacks; even funky art deco chairs. I love the upside-down animal sugar bowls (see photos).