Mohamed Kouaci: A Photographic Memory of Early Algeria
Lenfest Center for the Arts 615 W. 129 St., New York, NY, United StatesMohamed Kouaci is thought to be the only Algerian photographer to have documented the entire Algerian struggle and the early years of Independence. A self-taught photographer, he was head of the photography service at the Information Ministry of the G.P.R.A. (Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic) from 1958 to 1962. In this talk, Adel Ben […]
A Night of Philosophy and Ideas
Brooklyn Public Library - Central Branch 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesA Night of Philosophy and Ideas is an all-night marathon of philosophical debate, performances, screenings, readings, and music. Join us and be a part of this FREE 12-HOUR EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, featuring top philosophers from around the world. FROM SATURDAY, February 1 AT 7PM TO SUNDAY, February 2, 2020 AT 7AM at Central Library, 10 […]
Red and the Sack of Rome
Join art historian Ted Barrow as we take a plunge into the world of pigment and color and focus on the importance of Red and the fascinating history behind the color. This Olio examines the material exchange between the Americas and Europe, focusing on the color red and the different ways in which the pigment […]
Domesticating Ulysses: The Novel’s Surprising Economy, with Robert Seidman
McNally Jackson Bookstore 76 N 4th St, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesYes, Joyce’s masterwork can be intimidating, but there are brief passages—sometimes just a sentence or two—that encapsulate the novel’s ambitious scope. On Ground Hog’s Day eve, James Joyce’s 138th birthday, Robert Seidman will suggest several of the most enticing of these gems along with several other approachable, funny, erotic and immediately enjoyable passages. Once again he’ll happily lead […]
Reflections on a Life in Public Service: Brooklyn Borough Pres. Eric Adams
St. Francis College 180 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesBrooklyn Borough President Eric Adams will discuss his life in public service with SFC President Miguel Martinez-Saenz About this Event St. Francis College is pleased to welcome Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams as a guest in Reflections on a Life in Public Service, a discussion series between SFC President Miguel Martinez-Saenz and leaders in politics, business […]