ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST
By LEE F. MINDEL, FAIA
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In this, the Age of the Museum, where art is increasingly housed in grand structures designed by famous architects, it is important to remember that sometimes the most interesting art–architecture pairings happen in small, seemingly unremarkable settings. A wonderful example can be found in Bridgehampton, New York, at the
Dan Flavin Art Institute, which was created by the artist in conjunction with the Dia Art Foundation in 1983. This simple Shingle Style structure is home to a permanent collection of
Dan Flavin’s neon light sculptures and a gallery space for rotating exhibitions. The building was constructed in 1908 to serve as a fire station, and then converted in 1924 into a church. [
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| The Dan Flavin Art Institute is housed in a former fire station in Bridgehampton, New York, a few miles from where the artist once owned a home. Run by the Dia Art Foundation, the space hosts rotating exhibitions—past examples include shows of work by John Chamberlain and Carl Andre. On the second floor there is a permanent installation of neon pieces by Flavin, installed by the artist himself. |
