New York Adventure Club

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1992438882332

When the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam finally re-opened in 2013 after a long refurbishment, The Night Watch — Holland’s most loved and best known masterpiece — was carried through the streets of Amsterdam in a triumphant procession, with the queen of the Netherlands waiting for it at the museum doors. How does this single painting capture all that is great about Rembrandt van Rijn as an artist, as well as the Dutch Golden Age? It's time to uncover one of the world's most innovative and daring paintings like never before.

Join New York Adventure Club as we uncover the genius of Rembrandt's The Night Watch, one of the most consequential paintings to come out of the Netherlands during its art renaissance of the 17th century.

Led by art historian, museum guide, and New York Adventure Club lecturer Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff, this digital showcase one of Rembrandt’s best known paintings will include:

• The history and background on the artist Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), as well as art and society of the Dutch Republic during the 17th century
• High resolution images of The Night Watch including all of its easy-to-miss details and real life objects related to it
• How the painting came to be, from people who commissioned it to its original size
• Why group portraits would never be the same again after he painted the masterpiece in 1642
• Techniques that helped Rembrandt transform simple oil on a flat canvas into something so lively that onlookers feel they're interrupting a real life event
• How it was displayed originally and in subsequent centuries, including where it was hidden from the Nazi’s during WWII
• Examples by other artists of that time to compare and contrast with

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!
See you there, virtually!

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***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week

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.

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Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1992353192030

What if free will is little more than an illusion? Long before modern psychology existed, Sigmund Freud proposed that hidden desires, unconscious fears, and buried instincts shape nearly every aspect of human behavior. From the mysteries of the mind to the forces that drive entire societies, it's time to uncover the revolutionary theories that shocked the world and forever changed how we understand ourselves.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the radical ideas, intellectual battles, and enduring influence of Sigmund Freud, whose groundbreaking theories transformed our understanding of the human mind and modern civilization.

Led by award-winning playwright, lecturer, and historian David Peimer, our unique experience will include:

• An overview of Victorian Vienna, and how the cultural and social norms of the era helped shape Freud's groundbreaking ideas
• A look inside Freud's model of the mind, including the unconscious, the Id, Ego, and Superego, and their role in human behavior
• A discussion of Freud's theories of love and desire, and why he believed our relationships are often influenced by hidden psychological forces
• An exploration of the famous split between Freud and Carl Jung, and how their intellectual rivalry transformed the field of psychology
• An examination of group psychology and social behavior, including Freud's theories on crowds, authority, and the forces that shape collective action
• A closer look at Freud's views on civilization and human conflict, culminating in his remarkable correspondence with Albert Einstein on the question of war

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Simon — 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 David
David Peimer is an award-winning playwright, director, and lecturer, and a Professor of Literature, Film, and Theatre. A Fulbright Scholar who has taught at institutions including New York University and the University of the Witwatersrand, David has published numerous books and is known for his engaging presentations on history, literature, psychology, philosophy, and culture.

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Categories: Virtual, Moments in History

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1992435711849

Few places tell the story of New York City's past quite like Dead Horse Bay and the surrounding Jamaica Bay waterfront. How did a landscape of horse-rendering plants, landfills, and factories become one of Brooklyn's most fascinating accidental time capsules? It's time to uncover how centuries of waste, industry, and urban transformation shaped this remarkable corner of New York City into an unparalleled archive of everyday life.

Join New York Adventure Club as we uncover the history of Brooklyn's Marine Park and Dead Horse Bay, where discarded objects, forgotten communities, and long-vanished industries reveal surprising stories about the lives of New Yorkers across the past two centuries.

Led by Lia De Feo — NYC native, licensed tour guide, photographer, graduate of the Department of Sanitation's Trash Academy, and accidental archaeologist — our unique experience will include:

• A brief history of New York City's trash, from offshore dumping and swill-fed pigs to political corruption, sanitation reform, and the famed White Wings
• The remarkable history of Marine Park and Barren Island, from a tide-powered mill and horse-rendering plants to garbage incinerators, a thriving working-class community, and New York City's first municipal airport
• The rise and fall of Barren Island, where factory workers and their families lived alongside some of the city's dirtiest industries
• The role of Robert Moses and urban renewal, and how demolished neighborhoods contributed to the landfill that helped create Marine Park as we know it today
• A photographic exploration of artifacts found at the site, including household goods, toys, shoes, beauty products, horse bones, and other fragments of everyday life
• The stories these objects tell us, and why archaeologists, historians, photographers, artists, and treasure hunters continue to be fascinated by this unusual place

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Lia — 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 Lia
Lia De Feo is a native New Yorker, licensed New York City tour guide, photographer, writer, and founder of Sidewalk Secrets, a company dedicated to uncovering the hidden stories of New York City's streets and neighborhoods. Her research on Dead Horse Bay combines urban history, industrial archaeology, photography, and material culture, exploring how discarded objects can illuminate the lives of ordinary New Yorkers and reveal overlooked chapters of the city's past.

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This is a virtual lecture. The presentation discusses a site that is currently closed to the public due to environmental and safety concerns. No information will be provided regarding unauthorized access to the site.
Photo Credit: Top Right - National Park Service, Bottom Right - New York Department of Sanitation
Categories: Virtual, Neighborhoods

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1992764374889

This is a re-aired recording of this program’s most recent live webinar. Once the viewing period ends, this recording will not be offered again for at least one year.

Colorful glass-tiled mosaics. Eighteen-foot enameled relief sculptures. Magnificent ceiling murals. If you've walked by a beautiful art installation in New York dating back to the 1920s or '30s, chances are that it was created by native New Yorker Hildreth Meière. Who was this prolific, innovative, and talented artist who rose to be one of the most acclaimed Art Deco muralists of the early 20th century? And which sites around New York City feature her intricate designs that became integral to their overall aesthetic? From the roundels of Radio City Music Hall to the glass mosaics of the AT&T Long Distance Building, it's time to uncover the New York art of one of the city's most prominent artists like never before.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the life and legacy of painter, muralist, and decorative artist Hildreth Meière (1892-1961), with a focus on her most acclaimed Art Deco works throughout New York City.

Led by NYC Tour Guide Ginny Poleman, our digital showcase of Hildreth Meière New York artworks — many of which can still be visited today — will include:

• A brief overview of Meière’s New York City upbringing and her unique education that prepared her to eventually become a collaborator with some of New York’s finest Art Deco architects of the time
• How Meière broke through the male-dominated art and architectural world at a time when the industry recognized few women artists
• Meière’s sketches and inspiration for some of her most renowned works
• Behind-the-scenes vintage images of the artisans who realized Meière designs, from concept drawings in the workshop to the final site installation
• A close look at Meière’s installations in some of New York’s landmarked spaces, including the stunning mosaic works inside Temple Emanu-El, St. Bartholomew's Church, and One Wall Street (formerly the Irving Trust Company Bank lobby)
• A mention of Meière’s many awards, accolades, and achievements throughout her lifetime, such as serving as the first woman ever appointed to the New York Arts Commission
• How the emergence of the clean, European-style architecture replaced the decorative Art Deco style, and ultimately pushed Meière’s aesthetic out of favor

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
" Fascinating insight into a real trailblazer and incredible artist. amazing walk through the life and works of such a renowned artist, good to know so much of it is still preserved and admired" -Linde
" Very clear and informative presentation with good visuals" -Leon
" Fabulous information and photos" -Alisa
" Excellent presenter. She had wonderful slides." -Ellen
" The content was outstanding. It was presented clearly and illustrated abundantly. Excellent webinar about an artist who deserves greater attention and credit than what she has received over the years." -Jim
" It was excellently prepared and i look forward to other events led by her. This was my first one with her." -Julia
" This lecture enhanced my appreciation and provided a good deal of background info I did not know. Full color images were excellent. Thanks for a great program. I will listen to the recording again." -Bradley
" Learned a great deal about a designer who was new to me." -Lucy
" I am embarrassed that such an important person was unknown to me. I was absolutely enthralled to learn about Hildreth and to see the examples of her work." -Martha
" The slides were excellent." -Ellen
" Loved this presenter. The best I’ve seen so far. She had a lovely voice, spoke knowledgeably. Was concise and direct and really knew her subject very well" -Mervyn
" The presenter spoke well and knew the subject matter." -Kathleen
" The content was clear and cocise, the speaker easy to hear and understand, and the photos were gorgeous." -Janette
" The images were amazing, as ever, and Ginny is clear and engaging." -Charlotte
"Comprehensive (within selected domain) with excellent narrative and visual material" -Leon
"The presenter was exceptionally good." -Ellen
"I learned so much!" -Jacqueline
"Knowledgable, interesting speaker. Replay availability. Great photos accompanying talk." Susan
"I loved all thephotographs of Hildreth's works and the sumptuousness of them with all their beautiful colours and designs. Thank you Ginny for giving such an interesting webinar." -Aliki"
"I saw and learned about an amazing artist! Such beautiful mosaic! I like that I can view this piece for the week." -Viola
"Great information on a fascinating topic" -Marie
"The content and photos were were informative and enjoyable" -Pamela
"I was unfamiliar with Hildreth Meiere. It was very interesting to learn about her life and magnificent work. Thank you so much!" -Mary
"Very informative and (apparently) complete [within stated limitation of focusing on local area]. Very well prepared slides and visuals" -Leon
"Very interesting and in depth. Totally love learning something new about someone new who I didn’t know anything about. Really well put together. I think she did the Gilded Age TV ones too." -Noelle

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Photo Credit: Main - Macklowe Properties, Bottom Right - International Hildreth Meière Association
Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment