‘Memorials of New York City: Over 200 Years of Honoring the Fallen’ Webinar

While public art plays a significant role in our cities as a representation of our values, history, and civilization, none are as important as memorials. Whether they’re imposing sculptures or easy-to-miss markers, each of them demands our respect as they represent the tragic loss of our fallen. It’s time to virtually journey around New York and learn about the structures erected to honor our deceased, especially our veterans.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore a myriad of different memorials throughout New York City and the impactful stories that they convey.

Led by Sylvia Laudien-Meo — art historian, museum educator, and NYC tour guide — our virtual visit to the memorials around the five boroughs will include:

• The role memorials play in our city, from places of mourning and reflecting to those meant to inspire and bring hope
• A look at the huge variety of memorials that exist throughout NYC between the American Revolution to the present day, including flagpoles, urns, triumphant arches, Dough Boys, eternal flames, and many others
• A discussion around the different styles and materials artists chose to design memorials, and the ways they are encouraging visitors to engage with the memory of those we mourn and honor
• Memorials that are yet to be realized, such as the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Sylvia — any and all questions about memorials in NYC are welcomed and encouraged!

Can’t make it live? Don’t worry, you’ll have access to the full replay for one week!

See you there, virtually! $10.

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar

**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you’re using the latest version of your internet browser — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.

***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week

About Sylvia

Sylvia Laudien-Meo is a freelance Art Historian who works in and around the city in various capacities, specializing on Modern and Contemporary art, with a strong focus on Public Art. She teaches art history at Fairleigh Dickinson University and has been working as a museum educator at MoMA, the Guggenheim and the Jewish Museum for over many years, engaging visitors in conversation based, interactive art experiences of permanent collections and changing exhibitions.

For the Municipal Art Society, UFT, Brandeis Univ., and private clients, she has been touring the city for over 20 years, exploring art and architecture, parks, neighborhoods and history. Working in various different capacities gives her a unique opportunity to make intriguing connections and weave together the complex perspectives that make out the tapestry of our fascinating city.

SLM holds a Masters Degree in Art History (with minors in History and American Studies) from the Joh. Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, as well as a Tourism degree from the EST in Paris France.