Events - September, 24, 2012

Emma Straub

Discusses Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures.

Pankaj Mishra in conversation with Ian Buruma

Former fellow Pankaj Mishra discusses his new book From the Ruins of Empire: The Revolt Against the West and the Remaking of Asia with Ian Buruma.

Books

Riggio Forum: Carmen Boulloso

Carmen Boullosa’s novel set in Cervantes' time, La otra mano de Lepanto, was published in Spain (2005) and in Mexico (2006), and was named by Reforma's distinguished...

Art/Photo/Design

On Vincent Van Gogh - Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith

Arguably one of the most influential painters of the 19th century, Van Gogh was barely known during his short lifetime. He struggled with crippling mental...

Art/Photo/Design

On Andy Warhol

Join Andy Warhol’s nephew James Warhola, artist and author of Uncle Andy’s, and Thomas Kiedrowski, author of Andy Warhol’s New York City, for a conversation...

Art/Photo/Design

Carol Bove on Donald Judd

Established in 2001, the Artists on Artists series highlights the work of contemporary artists from the perspective of their colleagues and peers, and focuses on...

Art/Photo/Design

Frank Moore: Together in Art and Activism

Please note: This event takes place at Fales Library, Bobst Library, NYU, 70 Washington Square South, Third Floor. Panel discussion with Joy Episalla, artist, and Harvey...

Books

John Perry on Procrastination

Put off the essay, forget your laundry, and stop puttering around your apartment for no reason. Come to the Strand, and hear Professor John Perry...

Art/Photo/Design, History/NYC

Impact: On the Beat with a Gun and Camera

This illustrated slide lecture on award-winning photographer Antonio Bolfo's work photographing New York City police doing their work within some of the most dangerous housing projects in...

Books

Wally Lamb and David Fitzpatrick

Wally Lamb, author of the 20th anniversary edition of She's Come Undone, and David Fitzpatrick, author of the new memoir Sharp, read from their work...

Books

The Sackett Street Writers' Workshop Reading Series

The Sackett Street Writers’ Workshop Reading Series presents readings by Catherine Chung, Aryn Kyle, Anna North, and Joe Sullivan.

Books

Seth Greenland & Choire Sicha

Author Seth Greenland discusses The Angry Buddhist with blogger Choire Sicha (The Awl), with an introduction by series curator Ron Hogan of Beatrice.com

Art/Photo/Design

New to the Job: Contemporary Issues Facing Women Museum Directors

A panel discussion exploring the particular challenges faced by women museum directors in their first year, and how their careers have prepared them for their...

Books

The Complete Engraver Book Launch

Join design and typography expert Nancy Sharon Collins for a hands-on workshop investigating the history and etiquette of engraved social stationery. Experience the classic process...

Performing Arts/Film

An Evening with David Schwimmer and director Anne Kaufmann

Best known for playing Ross on “Friends,” David Schwimmer is also a director, a founding member of Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre Company, and a stage veteran. He returns...

Performing Arts/Film

Person of Interest: Exclusive New Season Screening and Conversation With the Cast

The hit CBS drama Person of Interest has it all: suspicion, crime-fighting, Jim Caviezel as a presumed-dead ex-CIA enforcer on the streets, Emmy Award winner...

Books, History/NYC

Leon Levy Biography Lecture: Robert K. Massie

Robert K. Massie will deliver the annual Leon Levy Biography Lecture. Massie is the author of Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman, which won the...

Religion/Spirituality

Is Hindu Fundamentalism an Oxymoron?

What is Hindu fundamentalism? How can fundamentalism be self-consciously modern and progressively science-driven? Listen to Professor of History Janaki Bakhle discuss Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, famous...

Legal/Politics/Economics

From the Campaign Trail to the Oval Office with NBC News's Chuck Todd

Join NBC News's Political Director & Chief White House Correspondent and host of MSNBC’s Daily Rundown, Chuck Todd, for a journey through pivotal political speeches from...

The Fight to End Bullying with NBC News's Kate Snow

Bullying is a widespread problem that affects us all. Parents and students are invited to join NBC News’s Kate Snow and guests for readings and a special...

Performing Arts/Film, Books

Will Oldham on Bonnie "Prince" Billy Release Party

Over the past quarter of a century as Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Oldham has made an idiosyncratic journey through, and an indelible mark on, the worlds...

Performing Arts/Film

Sonny Fox - Forty Years in Television: A Conversation with Whoopi Goldberg

The legendary career of Sonny Fox, the beloved host of Wonderama, spans the history of television. He will discuss his extraordinary life in media as performer,...