Fall 2025 Lectures
Tuesday, September 30th 6 P.M. — Golden Glass with artisan Miriam Ellner
In this talk, Miriam Ellner will discuss her newly published book, Golden Glass: Verre Églomisé, Ms. Ellner is one of the modern masters of verre églomisé, the ancient process of gilding precious metals on the reverse side of glass, etching in a design, and setting it off with color.
Tuesday October 7th, 6 P.M. — The Restoration of the Saarinen-Designed Former US Oslo Embassy with architect Jorge Otero-Pailos
Preservation architect and artist, Jorge Otero-Pailos will discuss his work on the restoration and rehabilitation of the former US Embassy in Oslo, designed by world renowned architect Eero Saarinen.
Tuesday, October 14th, 6 P.M — The Renovated, Preserved and Adaptively Reused Waldorf Astoria with Frank Mahan, Principal, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Lead project architect, Frank Mahan will describe the comprehensive transformation, the methodical work of preservation, and the meticulous restoration of this iconic New York landmark.
Tuesday, October 21st, 6 P.M. – The Historic House Trust of New York City with Giulietta Fiore, Executive Director of HHT
Guiletta Fiore will discuss the invaluable work of the Historic House Trust of New York City, a nonprofit organization working in tandem with NYC Parks to provide essential support for 23 sites of architectural and cultural significance across all five boroughs of New York City.
Tuesday, October 28th, 6 P.M. — The Refurbishment and Restoration of the Historic Frick Collection Lights with Barbara Livar, Aurora Lampworks.
Barbara Livar of Aurora Lampworks will provide an overview of the recent refurbishment of the Frick Collection lighting fixtures and how their signature Gilded Age character was maintained, while improving their illumination, enhancing the notable works of art housed in the Frick.