New York Adventure Club

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1985370903818

A face in a painting may seem like a simple record — but what if it reveals far more than appearance alone? Across centuries, artists have returned to their own image, using self-portraits to explore identity, status, emotion, and meaning in deeply personal and revealing ways. It’s time to dive into the fascinating world of self-portraiture and uncover how six iconic artists, spanning time periods and countries, used themselves as both subject and storyteller.

Join New York Adventure Club for a six-part series exploring how legendary artists across time have used their own likeness to shape identity, meaning, and legacy. In Part One: Artemisia Gentileschi, we’ll examine how this groundbreaking Baroque painter used her own image to navigate a male-dominated art world and assert both artistic and personal agency.

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

• A selection of paintings by Artemisia Gentileschi and her contemporaries — examining key works that highlight her artistic voice
• An overview of her life and the challenges she faced — from navigating a male-dominated field to the evolving interpretation of her legacy
• Insights into what set her work apart — including her portrayal of powerful female figures
• A discussion around her use of her own likeness — and how her self-representation has been interpreted over time
• Context for each work — including the Baroque period, cultural landscape, and compelling details that bring her story to life

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 for 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
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***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 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.

Legendary Self-Portrait Artists Series
Part 1: Artemisia Gentileschi (Monday, April 13 @ 1:30pm ET)
Part 2: Rembrandt van Rijn (Monday, April 20 @ 1:30pm ET)
Part 3: Edvard Munch (Monday, April 27 @ 1:30pm ET)
Part 4: Frida Kahlo (Monday, May 4 @ 1:30pm ET)
Part 5: Pablo Picasso (Monday, May 11 @ 1:30pm ET)
Part 6: Tracey Emin (Monday, May 18 @ 1:30pm ET)

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Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1985067104145

Two years into the Great Depression, which brought the roaring American economy and its boundless optimism from the previous decade to a screeching halt, a monumental building in the epicenter of the financial crisis broke ground. After only 1 year and 45 days, the skyscraper officially became the tallest building in the world — a title it would hold for over 40 years. This is the incredible story of New York City's Empire State Building, and how a structure of steel and concrete became a beacon of American hope and resilience in the darkest of times.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the riveting history of the Empire State Building, from its record-breaking construction time of only 410 days to solidifying its place as New York's most famous and beloved skyscraper.

Led by NYC Tour Guide Ginny Poleman, our digital showcase of one of the world's most famous buildings will include:

-An overview of the prominent Gilded Age mansions and hotels that were replaced by the Empire State Building at Fifth Avenue between 33rd and 34th Streets

• The story behind the origins of the Empire State Building and the personal rivalry that motivated the developers to make it the world's tallest building
• The innovative engineering and fearless builders that constructed the soaring skyscraper in record time while in the midst of the Great Depression
• Debunking long-perpetuated myths about the Empire State Building
• The Empire State Building in popular culture and the news from its iconic role in King Kong (1933) to a B-25 Mitchell bomber collision with the building in 1945 due to heavy fog
  -A close look at the building's architecture and innovative features , as well as renovations and modernizations made over the past several decades

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Ginny — any and all questions about the Empire State Building during this period 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 Ginny
Ginny Poleman is a graduate of Cornell University, a licensed NYC tour guide, docent for the Municipal Art Society, as well as an educational and costume collection guide for New York’s largest art museum. Additionally, she offers private tours for her own company, NYC Encounters, covering New York City Art, Architecture, and History. You can follow her on Instagram and Facebook at @Art_Encounters and @NYC.Encounters.

Testimonials
"The second half dealing with the actual building." -Eve

"I love the timeline of building and trivia about building." -Charles

"Remote access; pictures; stories and information provided - great!" -Esther

"Well organized, excellent photos to accompany presentation." -Virginia
"Organized, thorough with interesting facts." -Stan

"Lots of facts and great photos." -Susan

"Interesting information and photos." -Lily

"Great use of visual tools." -Rob

"I liked the inclusion of the history of the land on which the Empire State Building was built. Loved the photos of the detail on the building and the history of its being built." -Nancy

"The variety of topics covered ranging from the history, construction, businesses, movies, Penny theory debunked, and especially enjoyed the interior photos from both the past and present. Wonderful webinar!" -Karen

"Well researched and with lots of interesting facts." -Jeffrey

"It was comprehensive and informative, without extraneous details." -Carolyn

"Very informative with great pictures! I'm born and raised in NY/ Manhattan and I gained great new Insights." -Alex

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Categories: Virtual, Landmarks

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1985057524492

Washingtonians often draw a distinction between “Washington” and “DC.” “Washington” is the monumental federal city of grand architecture, memorials, and national symbolism. “DC,” however, is where the city’s everyday character unfolds — across more than 100 neighborhoods shaped by people, planning decisions, and profound change. Get ready to step beyond the National Mall to discover the layered stories hidden within the District’s streets like never before.

Join New York Adventure Club as we venture beyond Washington’s monumental core to explore the District’s diverse residential neighborhoods, where over 200 years of architecture, preservation, migration, and redevelopment have shaped the city’s evolving identity.

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

• Georgetown — Cobblestone streets, canals, and colonial-era architecture that reveal some of the District’s earliest urban history
• LeDroit Park — A planned Victorian neighborhood originally built as a white-only suburb near Howard University that later became a center of Black intellectual life and community leadership
• Dupont Circle — Gilded Age mansions turned embassies reflecting extravagant wealth, ambition, and the dramatic shifts brought by economic upheaval
• Mount Pleasant — A layered neighborhood shaped by streetcar expansion, waves of immigration, and community activism
• Southwest Waterfront — Once a dense working-class enclave, later dramatically transformed by urban renewal and today reshaped again through redevelopment

Stick around afterward for 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 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 Carolyn
Carolyn Muraskin is the founder of DC Design Tours, which offers specialized historical tours of Washington DC that focus on architecture, urban planning, and design. Carolyn and her team guide visitors through neighborhoods like Embassy Row, Capitol Hill, Georgetown, the National Mall, U Street, Adams Morgan, and Historic Anacostia.
Carolyn holds a degree from the University of Maryland’s School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. Before founding her company in 2015, she worked as an architectural designer on projects ranging from historic restoration to mixed-use development. Her passion for storytelling, design, and the built environment led her to create DC Design Tours where she now shares her love of architecture full-time.
Carolyn has partnered with institutions such as the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Rhodes Scholars, the National Academy of Sciences, and the Brookings Institution. She also appeared on the Discovery Channel, and is a lecturer for the Smithsonian Institution. She lives in Northwest D.C. and has an abiding love for all things brick and mortar.
http://www.dcdesigntours.com

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Categories: Virtual, Neighborhoods

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1985067405045

What happens when one of the darkest chapters in human history is retold in a modern-style graphic novel? Art Spiegelman's MAUS shattered boundaries by proving that comix could confront the Holocaust with depth, nuance, and unflinching honesty. Through self-reflection, raw storytelling, and bold visuals, Spiegelman turned his father's oral account into a universal reckoning. This is the story of how Spiegelman redefined what graphic novels could be.

Join New York Adventure Club as we dive into Art Spiegelman’s MAUS, a powerful melding of moving paternal testimony and graphic novel artistry that reshaped our understanding of memory, trauma, and history surrounding the Holocaust.

Led by art historian and educator Sylvia Laudien-Meo, this unique experience will include:

• A look at Spiegelman’s early career, from underground adult comix to his pivotal role in publications like RAW and Breakdowns
• A discussion around his autobiographical prelude, particularly Prisoner on the Hell Planet, which set the stage for MAUS
• A summary of Vladek Spiegelman's journey and experiences during the Holocaust
• An overview of MAUS’s structural brilliance, from layered narration and shifting perspectives to unique drawing styles and visual framing
• A look at father‑son dynamics, reflecting generational trauma and the emotional complexity of growing up with a Holocaust survivor
• A discussion of human choice and survival, examining how characters in MAUS embody resilience, trust, courage, and compassion

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 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.

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By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment