New York Adventure Club

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1979392677783

Art doesn’t exist in a vacuum — and between the end of World War I and the eve of World War II, artists were anything but untouched by the chaos. How did the horrors of war, the collapse of empires, deadly pandemics, and ideological revolutions influence the creative minds who lived through it all? From personal grief to utopian ideals, it's time to explore how European artists responded to the rapidly shifting world around them — whether resisting, retreating, reimagining, or redefining what art could mean in the face of overwhelming uncertainty.
Join New York Adventure Club for a five-part series that traces how artists across Europe absorbed and responded to the seismic shifts of the interwar years. In Part Five: Käthe Kollwitz, we’ll reflect on the work of one of the most powerful anti-war voices in 20th-century art — a woman whose deeply personal, socially conscious creations gave voice to grief, protest, and the quiet dignity of the oppressed.
Led by art historian, museum educator, and lecturer Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff, this art-centric virtual journey will feature:

• A look at Kollwitz’s early training and support system, including progressive parents and private art education at a time when women were barred from German academies
• An overview of her marriage to physician Karl Kollwitz, and how witnessing poverty and suffering firsthand shaped her subject matter
• A focus on her art during the interwar years, where grief over the loss of her son in WWI transformed her into a lifelong pacifist and advocate for social justice
• Insight into her mastery of printmaking techniques, such as etching, woodcut, and lithography, used to amplify her political messages
• A discussion around Nazi censorship, which labeled her a degenerate artist, forced her out of public life, and brought her dangerously close to persecution
• The tragic paradox of her legacy, as the Nazis appropriated her imagery for propaganda while silencing her voice, and as she died shortly before the end of WWII

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 in the Interwar Years Series
Part 1: New Styles After the Great War (Monday, January 26 @ 1:30pm ET)
Part 2: Wassily Kadinsky (Monday, February 2 @ 1:30pm ET)
Part 3: Henri Matisse (Monday, February 9 @ 1:30pm ET)
Part 4: Piet Mondrian (Monday, February 16 @ 1:30pm ET)
Part 5: Käthe Kollwitz (Monday, February 23 @ 1:30pm ET)

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Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1981350228871

From red sandstone castles to soaring modern landmarks, the museums of the National Mall have always been more than just places to house objects — they’re monuments to what America chooses to value, preserve, and celebrate. What can the architecture of these iconic institutions, built over a span of more than 170 years, tell us about changing ideas of progress, national identity, and public memory? It's time for an in-depth exploration of the Smithsonian museums as a living timeline of American architecture — and a mirror of the country’s evolving ideals.

Join New York Adventure Club for a two-part virtual journey through the Smithsonian Institution and its neighboring museums, which together trace the evolution of American architecture, culture, and identity along the National Mall. In Part One: Founding to WWII, we’ll examine the earliest museum buildings — from the Gothic and Victorian to the Beaux-Arts and Neoclassical — and uncover how their styles and symbolism helped legitimize knowledge, science, and art in a growing republic.

Led by Carolyn Muraskin, architectural historian and founder of DC Design Tours, this unique experience will include:

• Smithsonian Castle & Garden – A Gothic castle made of red Seneca sandstone, designed to look scholarly and timeless as the headquarters of the largest museum complex in the world
• Arts and Industries Building – Once the Smithsonian’s main museum, filled with steam engines, inventions, and world’s-fair–style displays that celebrated American progress
• National Museum of Natural History – One of the largest museums in the world, built to make science feel grand, permanent, and worthy of a national stage in a stately Neoclassical home
• Freer Gallery of Art – The Smithsonian’s first purpose-built art museum (accepted somewhat reluctantly), whose refined early-20th-century design created an intimate, contemplative setting for Asian art
• United States Botanic Garden – An important part of the Mall’s early landscape, reflecting 19th-century ideas about science, nature, and learning in public spaces
• National Gallery of Art, West Building – John Russell Pope’s classical “temple of art,” privately funded and meticulously designed to rival Europe’s great museums

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Carolyn — 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!

About Carolyn
Founder and Owner, DC Design Tours
Carolyn Muraskin founded DC Design Tours in 2015 to share her passion for Washington DC’s design through walking, driving, bike, boat and virtual tours that uncover the city’s architectural secrets and surprising stories. A University of Maryland architecture grad and former designer, Carolyn worked on projects ranging from historic restorations to mixed-use developments.
Carolyn and her team lead architecture-focused tours across DC’s diverse neighborhoods—including Embassy Row, Capitol Hill, U Street, Georgetown, and Anacostia—designed for curious visitors of all backgrounds and interests. She has collaborated with institutions like the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Smithsonian and has appeared on the Discovery Channel. Carolyn lives in Northwest DC and has a serious passion for all things brick, mortar, and design.

The Smithsonians, America’s Architectural Story Series
Part 1: Founding to WWII (Monday, February 23 @ 8:00pm ET)
Part 2: The Post-WWII Era (Monday, March 2 @ 8:00pm ET)

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Categories: Virtual, Landmarks

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1981202667511

A portion of this event's proceeds will be donated to the Ukrainian Cultural Center of New Jersey, which sends humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

At the beginning of the 20th century, a collection of Ukrainian-born artist became known throughout the art world as pioneers of Modernity as they revolutionized art by utilizing new materials and expressing themselves on the changing world through a visual language. While the artists of choice made their career outside their native Ukraine — mostly in international art centers like Paris and New York — how did color, movement, space, and poetry connect them all? It's time to explore the art and legacy of a selection of Ukrainian artists who crafted a universal modern style.

Join New York Adventure Club as we uncover six Ukrainian born artists who revolutionized Modern Western art of the 20th century by finding innovative abstract ways of expression in painting and sculpture.

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

• Sonia Delaunay — who developed a new style called Orphism along with her husband Robert — focused on light, color, and movement (though she also worked with fabric and fashion)
• Vladimir Baranoff Rossiné, who created the first major Cubist sculpture made from found materials
• Alexander Archipenko, whose elegant abstract figures explore three-dimensional space and movement
• Chaim Gross, who made Greenwich Village in NYC his home, focused on the theme of family and acrobats
• Ben Zion, a powerful poet writing in modern Hebrew who created contemporary paintings infused with the poetry of the Bible
• Louise Nevelson, who created abstract works made from found wood that touched on themes including spirituality and monumentality

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Sylvia — any and all questions about these Ukrainian artists 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 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.

Testimonials
" Excellent presentation! Very knowledgeable presenter" -Renata
" Great topic, great cause. It was interesting to look at artists that started in Ukraine but spread throughout the world and what similarities and differences they carried with them." -Jessica
" I was introduced to artists and their works that I never experienced before. The presentation was just wonderful." -Laura
" Always enjoy Sylvia’s programs. Very knowledgeable and she gives wonderful examples of her subjects work." -Pamela
" I so enjoy and appreciate anything that Sylvia does. I know very little about but Sylvia makes it so understandable, at least is understandable as any other person can when one is not an artist like myself. I know nothing about Ukrainian art. I had no idea how prolific and creative these artists she featured were." -Sharon
" 2nd lecture I have attended with this presenter. Looking forward to more." -Lucy
" Learning about artists I was unfamiliar with until this presentation." -Catherine
" The speaker's enthusiasm and that she showed lots of images" -Kristan
" So informative! A lot to learn. I made a lot of connections between what I had seen before and what I saw today for the first time." -Aya
" Well Sylvia is one of my top favorite teachers w NYAC. She makes every topic exciting" -Jan
" I especially enjoy Sylvia, she is knowledgeable and provides wonderful content. I am of Belarusian descent and am most interested in Eastern European Culture. Also, I pray for and support the Ukrainian people and wanted to learn about their contributions to the world through art…" -Donna
" The presenter was passionate about the topic and there was a wide variety of art presented with engaging slides." -Iris
" A chance to see great art, curated by a wonderful and knowledgeable host, Sylvia Laudien Meo. I know after each webinar, I would be so stimulated and inspired, I end up crying. It never fails. I have attended a lot of her webinars and I cry out of happiness learning so much more. I learn so much after each webinar. I appreciate hearing how artists are transformed and how they evolve. I also appreciate that the proceeds will be used for humanitarian aid to the Ukraine." -Carol
"I enjoyed learning about Ukrainian art and really appreciated the knowledge of the presenter. She seemed happy to respond to questions. I actually don’t like modern art very much, but I really enjoyed the Ukrainian art with the bright colors." -Julie

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Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1981202686568

Over 150 years ago, one man bought an entire city block on the Upper East Side simply to protect his own property values, making it impossible for the millionaires who bought plots to build anything but "splendid" residences. And how is it that all of these years later, many of these restrictions still exist to this very day? From scenes of glittering dinner parties to a shocking murder, it’s time to hear the stories surrounding one of New York’s most unique micro-neighborhoods.

Join New York Adventure Club for a digital exploration of the majestic residences of Cook Block — situated between 78th and 79th Streets from Fifth Avenue to Madison Avenue in Manhattan, this block purchased by Henry Cook in 1879 was subject to restrictive deeds that empowered him to choose his neighbors and dictate what they erected on their lots.

Led by historian Tom Miller, our virtual lecture and showcase of one of Manhattan's most unique and historic blocks will include:

-An overview of the life of Henry Frances Cook , including what possessed him to purchase an entire city block and put restrictive aesthetic stipulations in place
-A look at the Gilded Age mansions still standing on the block , including the homes of James Duke, Stuyvesant Fish, and others

• What life was like for the wealthy families on Cook Block whose glittering lives were often touched by scandal, tragedy, and greed — sometimes the result of the very fortunes that placed them in these mansions
• Rare historic and modern photographs — inside and out — of these opulent 19th and early 20th century masterpieces by some of America’s most renowned architects.

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Tom — any and all questions about Cook Block 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 — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week

About Tom Miller

Architectural and social historian Tom Miller is the author of Seeking New York , Seeking Chicago , as well as the popular blog “ Daytonian in Manhattan .” Since 2009 Tom has published a blog post on a different Manhattan location every day — now totaling more than 3,000.
His research and reporting focus as much on the social histories of the buildings — the tragedies and sorrows, triumphs and scandals of the people who built and lived in the houses — as on their architecture and styles. Tom Miller’s retelling of these stories make the buildings come alive; and suddenly they are more than brick, marble, and limestone, but the histories of real people.

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Categories: Virtual, Gilded Age