Tuesday, February 25^th at 6pm – Building the Metropolis: Architecture, Construction and Labor in New York City 1880 -1935 with Alexander Wood. A sweeping history of New York that chronicles the construction of the world’s greatest cities. Presented in Partnership with The Victorian Society New York.

 
Tuesday, March 11^th at 6pm – Art Deco: The impact of the Paris 1925 Exposition on American Design and Craftsmanship, with design historian Marilyn K. Friedman, held in partnership with the Art Deco Society of New York. She will explore the ways in which the concepts seen at the Exposition were presented to the American public, including shows at museums, department stores and designers’ organizations.

Thursday, March 27^th at 6pm – Top Hat and Tales: Harold Ross and The Making of the New Yorker

A film documentary history of the New Yorker Magazine, narrated by Stanley Tucci with film-maker and artist Adam Van Doren.

Tuesday April 8 at 6pm– Mackintosh Illuminated with Philip Long OBE FRSE

Charles Rennie Mackintosh is one of Scotland’s greatest cultural figures, a famed artist, architect, and designer. Mr. Long will share the National Trust of Scotland’s plans to bring Mackintosh (and his wife Margaret MacDonald) to life for new generations. Presented as part of New York Tartan Week and in partnership with the American Scottish Foundation and the National Trust of Scotland.

Tuesday June 10^th at 6pm – Summer in the City: The Jazz Age’s Lasting Legacy: Public Places and Spaces in the Modern Metropolis with architectural historian, Matt Postal.

From Rockefeller Center to the Astoria Pool and Parkchester, Mr. Postal will examine some of our grandest Art Deco public spaces. Parks, pools, promenades and plazas will be highlighted. This program is co-sponsored by the Art Deco Society of New York

For more information on our lectures, please contact [email protected].