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MoMA's New Lush, Splendid Installation Wants You To Relax

Anyone who's been to a walking-intensive city like New York eventually hits the dreaded late-afternoon slump: You're dying to put your feet up somewhere, but driven to fit in just... one... more... activity. And at this time of year, crashing on a bench in Central Park is not an attractive option! So immerse yourself in MoMA's latest, stunning video installation, Pipilotti Rist: Pour Your Body Out (7354 Meters) (through Feb. 2).

Swiss artist Rist creates bright, almost oversaturated videos often incorporating music -- some of her best known works were created while she was a member of a klezmer-punk band. MoMA's second floor open space (reaching up to the 5th story) has been converted into a "gallery" for "Pour Your Body Out," complete with soft carpeting and a giant donut-shaped couch where visitors are encouraged to kick off their shoes and get comfy. When we visited we saw several parents with little kids completely captivated by the views of fruit, flowers and open water in the video (although, full disclosure, there is some nudity in there too).

You'll feel so rested after 20 minutes watching the walls, you'll want to tackle the rest of the museum. MoMA admission is a bit pricey at $20, though it's free on Friday nights from 4 to 8PM (but expect long lines). If you want to stay in midtown, try the combo MoMA/ Top of the Rock ticket for $30.

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