Latest Past Events
Storytelling and West African Cinema
The Met Fifth Avenue - The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium 1000 5th Avenue, New YorkA panel of established women filmmakers from the Sahel discuss the power of films to capture the essence of the region and its narrative tradition. Note: Space is limited; advance registration required. Mahen Bonetti, Founder, African Film Festival Yaëlle Biro, Associate Curator, Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, The Met Rahmatou Keïta, filmmaker Fanta Régina […]
Biohack the World: Oral Microbiome and The Mouth-Body Connection
The Assemblage (John St) 17 John Street, ManhattanAs we advance our understanding of the oral microbiome, there’s been a tremendous shift in how we approach dentistry and overall health. Clinical awareness and science show us that what happens in the mouth is reflected in the body, and what happens in the body is reflected in the mouth. The complex, dynamic relationships of […]
Visually Represented: Redefining “Hero” in 21st Century Comics
The Center for Fiction 15 Lafayette Avenue, BrooklynIn an exciting panel moderated by seasoned editor Joseph Illidge, comic book creators, Vita Ayala (Livewire), Robin Ha (Almost American Girl), and Khary Randolph (Excellence, Black) discuss using the language and format of the graphic novel to tell diverse stories related to culture, sexuality, and race, and also feature protagonists who transform our idea of the traditional comic book hero. They will also […]