New York Adventure Club

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2000182789567

Throughout European art history, the greatest leaps forward in painting have often begun with artists willing to break the rules. But what happens when painters reject convention, challenge the establishment, and completely rethink what art can be? From Giotto's startling realism to Caravaggio's dramatic canvases, it's time to uncover the rebels, revolutionaries, and rule-breakers who forever changed how we see the world.

Join New York Adventure Club for a five-part series that explores the bold artists and movements that defied convention, challenged authority, and transformed the course of European art. In Part Three: Impressionist Revolt, we'll examine how artists including Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Berthe Morisot, and Camille Pissarro challenged the French art establishment with radical new approaches to light, movement, and modern life — breaking nearly every rule of academic painting in the process.

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

• An overview of the rigid rules of the official Paris Salon, and why the artists who became known as the Impressionists were repeatedly rejected by the establishment
• A look at the groundbreaking 1874 exhibition that gave Impressionism its name, along with the public and critical outrage that followed
• An examination of the Impressionists' radical techniques, from loose brushwork and unconventional color to new approaches for capturing fleeting light and movement
• A discussion of their fascination with modern life, including subjects such as train stations, cafés, dance halls, and the rapidly changing streets of Paris
• A look at the eventual triumph and lasting legacy of Impressionism, from a movement once ridiculed as unfinished to one that profoundly influenced the course of modern art

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!

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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.

European Art's Revolutionaries Series
Part 1: Birth of Realism (Wednesday, October 7 @ 1:30pm ET)
Part 2: Radical Realism (Wednesday, October 14 @ 1:30pm ET)
Part 3: Impressionist Revolt (Wednesday, October 21 @ 1:30pm ET)
Part 4: Modernism (Wednesday, October 28 @ 1:30pm ET)
Part 5: Surrealism (Wednesday, November 4 @ 1:30pm ET)

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Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2002538715204

From psychedelic rock and counterculture to groundbreaking movies, television, art, and historic moments that captivated millions, the final years of the 1960s were nothing short of extraordinary. How did 1967 through 1969 bring the decade’s cultural revolution to a crescendo while laying the groundwork for the transformative 1970s ahead? It’s time to relive three unforgettable years when pop culture pushed boundaries, shattered conventions, and reflected a rapidly changing world.

Join New York Adventure Club for a three-part series that takes a deep dive into the final years of the 1960s, when pop culture continued to evolve at a remarkable pace across music, film, television, art, and more. In Part One: 1967, we’ll explore the year pop culture went psychedelic, from the Summer of Love and a new generation of rock icons to boundary-pushing films, television, theater, and graphic art.

Led by pop culture historian Arlen Schumer, this multimedia showcase and celebration will include:

• The Beatles’ extraordinary year, from the landmark Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and the worldwide satellite broadcast of “All You Need Is Love” to the controversial Magical Mystery Tour
• The Monterey International Pop Festival, which brought established acts like The Who together with breakout performances by Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, and Jimi Hendrix
• The Summer of Love and rise of San Francisco’s counterculture, including the first Human Be-In in Golden Gate Park and Haight-Ashbury’s emergence as an epicenter of the hippie movement
• The psychedelic revolution in art and design, from Peter Max’s cosmic graphics to Milton Glaser’s iconic Bob Dylan poster
• Groundbreaking works across film and theater, including Bonnie and Clyde, The Graduate, and the off-Broadway debut of Hair
• Television that challenged established conventions, including the irreverent comedy-variety format of Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In and Patrick McGoohan’s iconoclastic British series The Prisoner

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 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 Late 1960s American Pop Culture Phenomenon Series
Part 1: 1967 (Wednesday, October 21 @ 5:30pm ET)
Part 2: 1968 (Wednesday, October 28 @ 5:30pm ET)
Part 3: 1969 (Wednesday, November 4 @ 5:30pm ET)

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.
His most recent book is The Five Themes of The Twilight Zone.

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Categories: Virtual, Moments in History

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2002229895516

Ever since the very first films ever made, genres like science fiction, fantasy, and gothic horror have provided audiences with new visions, spectacles, and worlds to explore. What were the inspirations for these imaginative sets and how did they help create an immersive experience for anyone watching? From space travel in the Voyage to the Moon to castles in Dracula, it's time to explore how set designers reimagined real-world architecture to create fictional buildings and structures that became an essential part of their film's story.

Join New York Adventure Club for a three-part series on how the fanciful and imagined architecture found in feature films has reflected — and sometimes influenced — the art of buildings in the real world. In Part Two: Fantasy, we’ll take a close look at the architecture found within fantasy films throughout the 21st century.

Led by architectural historian David V. Griffin of Landmark Branding, this digital showcase featuring a selection of unique structures will include:

• A discussion of the architecture in classic fantasy films such as The Wizard of Oz and its Emerald City
• A look at the fanciful worlds of Jim Henson’s Dark Crystal and Labyrinth
• The epic worlds created by director Peter Jackson in the Lord of the Rings films, along with which film sets one can still take a tour of
• The academic fantasy of Hogwarts from the Harry Potter cycle, and which real-life medieval properties served as inspiration for the set designers
• An in-depth look at the designers behind the films and the real buildings and projects they drew their inspiration from

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with David — any and all questions about these unique buildings 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
**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!

Cinematic Architecture Series
Part 1: Science Fiction (Wednesday, October 14 @ 8pm ET)
Part 2: Fantasy (Wednesday, October 21 @ 8pm ET)
Part 3: Horror (Wednesday, October 28 @ 8pm ET)

About David Griffin
A seasoned public speaker and tireless professional strategist, Griffin’s nearly 25 years’ experience in publicity, programming, writing and research is matched by his encyclopedic knowledge of real estate, architecture and design. His clients include developers, brokers and marketing companies as well as architects and design firms.
Griffin is Special Consultant to and a regularly appearing featured guest on the soon-to-be relaunched podcast Rediscovering New York, hosted by Jeff Goodman of Brown Stevens Harris; Griffin’s writing has appeared in Real Estate Weekly, Metropolis, Dwell and the National Trust’s Preservation Magazine and he is a featured contributor to Brownstoner. He is currently at work on several fiction and non-fiction projects.
Griffin graduated from Vassar College with a double major in English & Art History and has recently celebrated his 25th anniversary as the President Emeritus of the Vassar College Croquet Club. He has also served on the Events Committees for the Vassar Club of New York, the historic Montauk Club in Park Slope and the Young Patrons of The American Friends of the Louvre.

Testimonials
"I love movies! However, with quick, fleeting images & sets, it is difficult to appreciate and understand the artistry & inspiration for the designs. Mr. Griffin provides that understanding with knowledge and eloquence." -Steven
"Excellent film selections and architectural illustrations and connections made." -Linda
"When I see David's name as the presenter, I usually sign up. So much knowledge; it can be overwhelming. I appreciate the lists that he provides in the chat." -Karen
"It was Entertaining." -Joann
"Brilliant webinar by David Griffin - he kept me engaged throughout and his knowledge about the movies and the architecture is expansive. I have to say that I've seen every one of those movies bar two - the original Willy Wonka and The Wiz. I really enjoyed this talk and can't wait for the third one next week! Thank you David." -Aliki
"David supplements his knowledge of architecture with a creative approach to the field. It's a welcome innovation to consider architecture in the world of movies." -Susan
"Very cool to get a closer look and overview of so many beloved films" -Milan
"I loved seeing the concept art." -Patricia

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Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2002295309170

At the dawn of the 20th century, there was perhaps no city on Earth more dazzling than Paris. How did the French capital become a global showcase for groundbreaking art, architecture, technology, fashion, entertainment, and celebrity? From the triumph of Art Nouveau and electric illumination to legendary artists, performers, and personalities, it's time to rediscover Paris at the height of the Belle Époque.

Join New York Adventure Club as we journey back to Paris in 1900, when the Exposition Universelle welcomed millions from around the globe and the city's streets, galleries, and entertainment venues offered an extraordinary snapshot of French culture at the dawn of a new century.

Led by historian, writer, and broadcaster Patrick Bade, this unique experience will include:

• A close look at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 and how the monumental world's fair transformed Paris into an international showcase for modern civilization, technological innovation, and French culture
• An exploration of the city's changing face, from groundbreaking Art Nouveau architecture and electric illumination to grand hotels, railway stations, department stores, restaurants, and other landmarks of the Belle Époque
• The artists reshaping the cultural landscape, from established masters like Claude Monet and Auguste Rodin to a rising generation that included Pablo Picasso and Gustav Klimt
• An examination of the Art Nouveau movement, including the architects, designers, jewelers, and illustrators whose distinctive new aesthetic swept through Paris at the turn of the century
• Personalities and performers who captivated Parisian society, from pioneering scientists and prominent public figures to legendary actors, dancers, composers, singers, and cabaret stars

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Patrick — 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 Patrick
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.

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Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment