New York Adventure Club

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What does it look like when a nation shifts from royal courts to revolutionary ideals? In 18th and early 19th century France, sweeping changes in power, privilege, and philosophy reshaped not only the fabric of society, but the very form and function of its art. Get ready to explore how this charged cultural landscape gave rise to some of the most powerful and enduring artistic movements in European history.

Join New York Adventure Club for a two-part series exploring how the artistic trends of France shaped Western art before and after the French Revolution. In Part Two: Art After the French Revolution, we’ll follow the dramatic shift away from the courtly frivolity of the aristocracy and into an age of political messaging, heroic idealism, and emotional intensity — from Neo-Classicism to Romanticism and the rise of Realism.

Led by art historian, museum educator, and lecturer Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff, this art-centric virtual journey will feature:

• A breakdown of major post-revolutionary art movements: Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, and Realism, and how they contrast with earlier styles
• How artists responded to the Revolution and rise of Napoleon, using art as political propaganda, personal expression, or social critique
• The evolving role of the artist, from court painter to independent voice, navigating a new France without royal patronage
• Iconic works and artists that defined the era, including David’s revolutionary canvases, Géricault’s drama, and Courbet’s realism
• Key historical influences on style and subject matter, such as Napoleon’s campaigns, the rise of nationalism, and shifting class structures

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Mariska — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay through one week after the entire series concludes.
See you there, virtually!

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About Mariska
Mariska is a Social Psychologist by trade but took up her love for the arts again after the birth of her children. ​
Heavily pregnant with number 3, Mariska finished her MA at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, in Dutch Baroque Art. Soon after this she was lucky enough to lecture for the most wonderful group of students. She decided this was what she wanted to do and set up Art Historical London offering art historical lectures, courses, tours, travel and events from London and Amsterdam, and since 2020 online. ​
Fully accredited in the UK to teach the over 16, Mariska also lectures for NAFDAS, an arts education society with members in the UK and Mainland Europe, New Zealand and Australia. She is a lecturer with the public program of the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London, and can provide live, online and recorded lectures for groups or individuals.

Art de la Résistance Series
Part 1: Art Before the French Revolution (Monday, January 5 @ 1:30pm ET)
Part 2: Art Before the French Revolution (Monday, January 12 @ 1:30pm ET)

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Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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A newly transformed gallery can reshape the way we see art, inviting visitors to experience familiar collections through a fresh lens. The Metropolitan Museum of Art achieved exactly that in 2025, unveiling a revitalized Michael C. Rockefeller Wing that reimagines how we engage with its celebrated holdings, important new additions, and contemporary commissions. What new insights emerge when its artworks are presented in a space designed to honor their depth and complexity? Get ready to step into this bold renewal and discover how thoughtful design can illuminate the stories and meaning woven into these remarkable works.

Join New York Adventure Club for a three-part series exploring the renovated Michael C. Rockefeller Wing at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, home to one of the world’s most important collections of art from Africa, the Ancient Americas, and Oceania. In Part Two: Arts of the Ancient Americas, we’ll journey through the vibrant cultures of pre-Columbian Central and South America and the Caribbean to uncover how their artistic achievements reflect intricate belief systems, masterful craftsmanship, and evolving cultural identities.

Led by Sylvia Laudien-Meo — art historian, museum educator, and NYC tour guide — this art-centric virtual journey will feature:

• Highlights of the collection featuring works by influential masters, from representations of deities to functional ritual objects
• A closer look at fascinating forms, including incense burners, whistling vessels, house models, and snuff trays
• Artworks illustrating the importance of ball games in ancient Mexico, revealing the symbolic and ceremonial meaning behind these traditions
• Striking examples of goldworking and precious materials, showcasing technical innovation and cultural significance
• An in-depth view of the new galleries devoted to Andean textiles and featherwork, featuring some of the most intricate and expressive works in the collection

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Sylvia — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay through one week after the entire series concludes.
See you there, virtually!

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week after the series finale
****If the event has already passed, but it's been less than a week since the series finale, you can still register for it on our website's active replay section!

The Met's Rockefeller Wing Series
Part 1: Arts of Oceania (Monday, January 5 @ 5:30pm ET)
Part 2: Arts of the Ancient Americas (Monday, January 12 @ 5:30pm ET)
Part 3: Arts of Africa (Monday, January 19 @ 5:30pm ET)

About Sylvia
Sylvia Laudien-Meo is a freelance Art Historian who works in and around the city in various capacities, specializing on Modern and Contemporary art, with a strong focus on Public Art. She teaches art history at Fairleigh Dickinson University and has been working as a museum educator at MoMA, the Guggenheim and the Jewish Museum for over many years, engaging visitors in conversation based, interactive art experiences of permanent collections and changing exhibitions.
For the Municipal Art Society, UFT, Brandeis Univ., and private clients, she has been touring the city for over 20 years, exploring art and architecture, parks, neighborhoods and history. Working in various different capacities gives her a unique opportunity to make intriguing connections and weave together the complex perspectives that make out the tapestry of our fascinating city.
SLM holds a Masters Degree in Art History (with minors in History and American Studies) from the Joh. Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, as well as a Tourism degree from the EST in Paris France.

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Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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To best appreciate this webinar, we encourage you to first watch at least one episode of the Batman TV Series on Amazon Prime!
Holy anniversary, Batman! When the Batman television series burst onto screens on January 12, 1966, it didn’t just entertain — it sparked a full-blown cultural explosion of capes, catchphrases, and color-saturated camp. But how did a comic book crimefighter from the 1940s become a prime-time sensation that turned “Batmania” into a national obsession? Get ready to examine the origins, oddities, and over-the-top flair of a TV phenomenon that made television history — and changed the superhero genre forever.

Join New York Adventure Club for a retrospective and illustrated analysis of the groundbreaking Batman television series (1966–1968), which brought the Dark Knight out of the shadows and into the center of America’s living rooms with a bang — and plenty of wall-to-wall “Biff!” and “Zap!”

Led by pop culture historian Arlen Schumer, our in-depth exploration into Gotham's brightest moment on television will include:

• An examination of the pop culture environment of the mid-1960s that birthed the Batman TV series — including the rise of psychedelia and comic book fandom
• A look into the comic book roots of Batman and how they were adapted (and transformed) for a primetime television audience
• A survey of behind-the-scenes decisions that led to the show's signature camp style, including casting choices and visual direction
• The surprising role of Hugh Hefner in the show’s greenlighting — and what Playboy parties had to do with the Caped Crusader's return
• Insights into the "Batmania" craze — the merchandising boom, media saturation, and cultural legacy that followed in the wake of the show’s debut

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Arlen — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week.
See you there, virtually!

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**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week
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About Arlen
Arlen Schumer, MFA is one of the foremost historians of comic book art, named by Comic Book Artist magazine in 1998 as "one of the more articulate and enthusiastic advocates of comic book art in America." His coffee table book, The Silver Age of Comic Book Art, won the Independent Publishers Book Award for best Popular Culture book.
Schumer is also one of comic book art’s most idiosyncratic practitioners, creating award-winning illustrations for the advertising and editorial markets.
Arlen Schumer is also an esteemed Twilight Zone scholar, and an author/designer of the only coffee table art book about the series, Visions from The Twilight Zone.
“One of the country’s pre-eminent authorities on comics and culture.” —Jon Meyerson, Producer, ABC News’ 20/20
“Nobody speaks about comics with more authority, understanding and love than Arlen does. He is to comics what Pauline Kael was to movies.” —Clem Robins, letterer for DC and Marvel Comics

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This is an educational webinar presented by New York Adventure Club and is not affiliated with DC Comics, Warner Bros., ABC Television, 20th Century Fox Television, or any other associated entities, estates, or rights holders. This fan‑driven experience is intended to examine and celebrate the legacy, artistry, and cultural impact of the Batman television series (1966–1968). All references to Batman characters, television episodes, imagery, or related media are made solely for purposes of analysis, commentary, and education, with no official endorsement or sponsorship implied. Batman and all related names, characters, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

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Some names in travel are more than just modes of transportation — they’re legends. The Orient Express, RMS Queen Mary, and Concorde each captured the spirit of their era while redefining what it meant to travel in style. But what made them rise above all others to become icons of luxury and innovation? Get ready to travel through time and relive three unforgettable voyages that changed the world.

Join New York Adventure Club as we embark on an epic journey through the fascinating stories of the Orient Express, RMS Queen Mary, and Concorde — the train, ocean liner, and aircraft that each set a new standard for glamour, speed, and sophistication in travel.

Led by historian Lucy Jane Santos, our virtual experience will include:

• A closer look at three of the most famous ways to travel — by air, sea, and rail
• An overview of what made the Orient Express, RMS Queen Mary, and Concorde enduring symbols of luxury and adventure
• How design, technology, and imagination came together to shape these iconic travel experiences
• Stories of passengers and crew members who brought each journey to life through their unique roles and experiences
• A reflection on how these legendary modes of travel continue to inspire explorers and dreamers around the globe

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A session with Lucy — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week.
See you there, virtually!

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week
****If the event has already passed, but it's been less than a week, you can still register for it on our website's active replay section!

About Lucy
Lucy Jane Santos is an expert in the history of 20th century leisure, health, and beauty.
After completing a BA in Egyptian Archaeology and a MA in Arts and Heritage Management Lucy worked for several private members clubs and societies in London including The Arts Club, the Authors’ Club, and the International Wine and Food Society.
She has been a judge for the Historical Writers’ Association Non-Fiction Crown, the recipient of the Stephen Joseph Research Award and was the Non-Fiction Writer In Residence for the Stay-at-Home! International Literature Festival (2020). She is a founder of the Art Deco Society UK and co-founder of the Cosmetic History and Makeup Studies Network.
Half Lives: The Unlikely History of Radium is Lucy’s debut book and was shortlisted for the 2021 BSHS Hughes Prize, for books that bring scholarship to new readers by capturing the public imagination while conforming to the rigorous standards of academic research. Her next book, which is a history of the element uranium, will be published in 2024.
Lucy also works as a freelance historical researcher and consultant.

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Categories: Virtual, Moments in History