Art
Frick Perspectives: Impressed by Degas, Monet, Renoir
Frick Collection 1 E 70th St, New York, NY, United StatesBest known for its collection of Old Masters, the Frick also has a small but significant group of Impressionist paintings. Learn about Henry Clay Frick’s interest in Impressionism and how his collecting activity compared with contemporaneous Chicago collectors such as Bertha and Potter Palmer.
Behind the Scenes of “Rendering Witness: Holocaust-Era Art as Testimony”
Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Pl, New York, NY, United StatesExhibition curator Michael Morris will discuss how the artworks were discovered in the Museum’s collection and the insights that these fragile artifacts provide about individual experiences of the Holocaust. The exhibition will be open to visitors after the lecture.
Eat Joy: Stories and Comfort Food From Celebrated Writers
Symphony Space 2537 Broadway, New York, NY, United StatesArt and food go hand in hand in this exciting new collection of culinary essays, illustrations, and recipes, Eat Joy, which explores how food connects us to others and provides comfort. Acclaimed food writer Helen Rosner leads a unique evening of storytelling and conversation, featuring several of the book's contributors, including an introduction from editor Natalie Eve Garrett, and […]
The Art of Reclaimed Wood
The National Arts Club 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY, United StatesWood reclaimed from old houses, factories, barns, and boardwalks has become a valuable commodity, treasured for the patina that gives witness to its history. Today, the woods are both preserved like the woods that frame The National Arts Club and reemerge through demolition. Klaas Armster and Alan Solomon are partners at Sawkill Lumber, a Brooklyn-based […]
Visually Represented: Redefining “Hero” in 21st Century Comics
The Center for Fiction 15 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesIn an exciting panel moderated by seasoned editor Joseph Illidge, comic book creators, Vita Ayala (Livewire), Robin Ha (Almost American Girl), and Khary Randolph (Excellence, Black) discuss using the language and format of the graphic novel to tell diverse stories related to culture, sexuality, and race, and also feature protagonists who transform our idea of the traditional comic book hero. They will also […]