2019 Jordan Center Distinguished Lecture: Boris Groys

Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia 19 University Place, 2nd Floor, New York City, NY, United States

We will hear from NYU Global and Distinguished Professor of Russian and Slavic Studies Boris Groys, who will speak about “The Cold War Between the Medium and the Message: Western Abstract Art vs. Socialist Realism.” It is well known that the Cold War was represented in the context of art by the conflict between Modernist, or, more precisely, abstract and figurative, realist…

Yohanan Petrovsky-Shtern Legends and Parables

Ukrainian Institute of America 2 East 79th Street, New York, NY, United States

Opening reception for the artist: Thursday, October 10, 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Please RSVP to attend. Art at the Institute is pleased to announce Legends and Parables, an exhibition of thirty-four paintings by Yohanan Petrovsky-Shtern, exploring and chronicling the embodiment of human celebration and drama founded on deceptively simple impressions of Jewish folk and religious life. The exhibition opens October…

Beethoven Perspectives: the works for cello and piano, plus three world premieres

Italian Academy (Columbia) 1161 Amsterdam Avenue, New York City, NY, United States

Francesco Dillon (cello) and Emanuele Torquati (piano) "The two performers succeed masterfully" —Il Corriere Musicale "Dillon and Torquati gave a warm and fluent performance... perfect balance of delicacy and momentum." —Il Giornale della Musica Anticipating the 250th anniversary of his birth, the Italian Academy presents Beethoven's complete works for cello and piano performed by two of Italy's finest musicians, cellist…

Historical Siberia: Works in Progress

Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia 19 University Place, 2nd Floor, New York City, NY, United States

This workshop will bring together scholars working on Siberia from different angles, and allow each writer to apply expertise and perspective to the others. The commentators are experts in one or another thematic aspect of the work. Convened by Professor Yanni Kotsonis, presenters will include David Darrow, Alberto Masoero, and Susan Smith-Peter. Ada Dialla, Igor Khristoforov, and Nathaniel Knight will serve as…

Theory of the Hashtag: A Conversation between Andreas Bernard and Nicholas Mirzoeff

Deutsches Haus NYU 42 Washington Mews, New York City, NY, United States

Deutsches Haus at NYU presents a conversation between Andreas Bernard, Professor for Cultural Studies at the Leuphana University and currently DAAD Visiting Scholar at Deutsches Haus at NYU, Nicholas Mirzoeff, Professor of Media, Culture and Communication at New York University about Bernard’s book “Theory of the Hashtag” (Polity, 2019), digital activism, and the role the hashtag continues to play in…

Heavy Trip/Hevi Reissu WAYWARD ENDEAVORS: COMEDIES FROM THE NORTH

Scandinavia House 58 Park Avenue, New York City, NY, United States

In his small village in Northern Finland, 25-year-old Turo’s only source of satisfaction is his amateur metal band, which he and his friends have played in for 12 years — despite never having had a single gig. But when the organizer of a major Norwegian heavy metal festival unexpectedly shows up in town and they have a surprise chance to…

Leon Feraru and the Invention of Romanian Cultural Diplomacy in the United States

Romanian Cultural Institute 200 East 38th Street, New York, United States

Join the Romanian Cultural Institute and the East Central European Center at the Harriman Institute for an event in the Leon Feraru Conference Series, featuring professors Mona Momescu and Christopher J. Caes. Click here to RSVP. To honor the memory of the writer, academic, and diplomat who did more than anybody else at the beginning of the 20th century to…

Concert: Garage Band, and Tribute to Bohumil Krcil

Bohemian National Hall 321 E 73rd St., New York, NY, United States

Concert of the legendary Prague rock underground band Garage that became a symbol of total artistic and uncompromising independence and freedom. Followed by Tribute to Bohumil Krčil: Book Launch: Sebráno v New Yorku (2018, Torst). „If you would like to know the sound of the Velvet Revolution then you should attend the concert of the Garage band from Prague.” --Václav…

Cortocircuito 16th Latino Short Film Festival of New York | Closing Night

KJCC Auditorium 53 Washington Square South, New York

The16th annual CortoCircuito Short Film Festival will present more than 50 films. A not-to-miss opportunity to watch samples of today’s best Latino short filmmaking, including award winners from film festivals such as Cannes, Guadalajara, Locarno and San Sebastian; shorts that are rarely screened in the U.S.; premieres from all over Latin America and Spain; as well as a rich selection…

Cutting Edges Concrete Art From The Erling Neby Collection

Scandinavia House 58 Park Avenue, New York City, NY, United States

Opening October 12 at Scandinavia House, Cutting Edges: Nordic Concrete Art from the Erling Neby Collection presents concrete art from the Nordic countries in a collection never before seen in the U.S. Curated by Karin Hellandsjø, Director Emeritus of the Henie Onstad Art Centre, this exhibition presents over 30 key works from major artists in painting, drawing, and sculpture. A…