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Programs & Exhibitions PROGRAMS & EXHIBITIONS Winter/Spring 2016 To purchase tickets by phone call (212) 485-9268 letter | exhibitions | calendar | programs | family | membership | general information Elie Nadelman (1882–1946), Piano Player (Pianiste), ca. 1921 (plaster ca. 1919). Wood, paint, gesso, metal, 36 1/2 x 22 x 11 3/4 in. Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Imaging Department, photo © President and Fellows of Harvard College Dear Members & Friends, I recently had occasion to reread a charming history of our institution, written in 1954 in celebration of New-York Historical’s 150th anniversary. The history introduces an imaginary, prophetic rooster “Chanticler,” who foresees a whole new generation of pioneers in our city— “trail-blazers in the realm of scientific discovery and invention [who] will continue the traditions which have made ours the greatest nation in the world.” Walking through the galleries of Silicon City: Computer History Made in New York, on view through April 17 in our Robert H. and Clarice Smith Galleries, it would be difficult not to give credit to Chanticler for correctly predicting the future. This eye-opening exhibition shows how, long before Silicon Valley became synonymous with all things digital, New York was a hub for imagining, developing, and selling the technology that ultimately reshaped our entertainment, as well as commerce and daily life. To complement Silicon City and other special New-York Historical exhibitions and themes is a brand-new public programs series, History with David M. Rubenstein, featuring conversations between distinguished philanthropist David Rubenstein and historians and writers such as Walter Isaacson and Cokie Roberts, both scheduled for this spring. The heart of our public programs, of course, continues to be the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Distinguished Speakers Series. Thanks to the great generosity of Trustee Bernard Schwartz and the outstanding talents of my colleague Dale Gregory, Vice President for Public Programs, and her amazing team of Alex Kassl, Hannah Donoghue, and Kate Yurkovsky, this spring’s Schwartz Series promises to be more compelling than ever: on the Cold War with Niall Ferguson, Philip Bobbitt, and Henry Kissinger; on Thomas Jefferson with Annette Gordon- Reed and Peter Onuf; on the influence of folk art versus classicism in music and art with Leon Botstein and Barbara Haskell; Assoc. Justice (Ret.) John Paul Stevens in conversation with Marcia Coyle; and classical guitarist Manuel Barrueco in a solo concert of Spanish composers Front Cover: to highlight New-York Historical’s recent acquisition of Picasso’s Le Tricorne curtain. Paul Rand, World’s Fair IBM Booklet (detail), Our second Mathew “Mike” Gladstein Lecture complements our display this June of a 1964. Courtesy of IBM Corporation Archives. Folger Shakespeare First Folio, with Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer and others reminding us why our 16th president loved The Bard. Distinguished Lehrman Fellow Andrew Roberts Front and Back Cover: will return this spring with a lecture on Joseph Stalin, and our great friends Richard Brookhiser Salomon Mayer and Akhil Reed Amar will return as featured speakers in the Bonnie and Richard Reiss (American, active Lectures in Constitutional History and Law. As Chanticler also predicted, New-York 1792–1811) for the Pseudo-Otto Artist. Historical continues to grow and thrive! Birth and baptism certificate of Catharina König (detail), 1807. With all best wishes, Hand-colored woodcut with handwork in watercolor and black and red ink. New-York Historical Society Louise Mirrer, PH.D. Library, Purchased PRESIDENT & CEO from Elie Nadelman. 2 New-York Historical Society Visit nyhistory.org for the latest information 3 letter | exhibitions | calendar | programs | family | membership | general information The Folk Art Collection of Elie and Viola Nadelman May 20 – August 21, 2016 Exhibition Highlights Modernist sculptor Elie Nadelman and Leadership support provided by the his wife Viola pioneered the collecting of Henry Luce Foundation. Generous support also provided by the National folk art in the United States during the Endowment for the Arts, Greater Silicon City: Computer History Made in New York 1920s and amassed an extraordinary Hudson Heritage Network, American November 13, 2015 – April 17, 2016 collection that demonstrated the links Folk Art Society, and Furthermore: a program of the J. M. Kaplan Fund. Salomon Mayer (American, active 1792–1811) between European and American folk Exhibition developed with for the Pseudo-Otto Artist. Birth and baptism cooperation from IBM. art. Discover more than 200 highlights certificate of Catharina König (detail), 1807. from their impressive trove, held by Major support provided by: Hand-colored woodcut with handwork in New-York Historical. A selection of Google.org watercolor and black and red ink. New-York Historical Society Library, Purchased from Elie works by Elie Nadelman will suggest the Bernard & Irene Schwartz Nadelman. influence of folk art on his sculpture. The Achelis and Bodman Foundations Citi Picasso’s “Le Tricorne” Watson Foundation May 29, 2015 – Ongoing AT&T The May and Samuel Rudin Examine the rich connections between Picasso’s gigantic ballet drop-curtain and Family Foundation, Inc. American and European works of art in New-York Historical’s holdings. Selected Public support provided by the objects evoke the craze for Iberian culture inspired by the success of the ballet Le New York City Department of Paul Rand, World’s Fair IBM Booklet, 1964. Courtesy of IBM Corporation Archives. Cultural Affairs, in partnership Tricorne and allude to the influence of dance on the development of modernism. with the City Council. Long before Silicon Valley became synonymous with all things digital, New York was the key hub for imagining, developing, and selling the technology that Maestà: Gaddi’s Triptych Reunited ultimately reshaped entertainment, commerce, and daily life. Discover New York’s December 11, 2015 – March 20, 2016 role in creating the digital age, the birth of today’s computers, and the computer This small-focus exhibition celebrates the homecoming Support for this exhibition provided graphics revolution. of Gaddi’s recently restored Maestà, painted in 1334, by the Robert Lehman Foundation. and highlights its conservation treatment. Originally the The Art and Whimsy of Mo Willems central section of a folding triptych, the jewel-like panel March 18 – September 25, 2016 is joined by two wings (sportelli) from a private collection. This exhibition was organized Mo Willems’ beloved children’s book charac- by The Eric Carle Museum of ters speak with a distinctly New York accent. Taddeo Gaddi, Virgin and Child Enthroned with Ten Saints: Maestà Picture Book Art. (detail), ca. 1330–1334. Gilded gesso and tempera on panel. New-York Explore original sketches and drawings from Historical Society, Gift of Thomas Jefferson Bryan, 1867.375. Support for this exhibition his most popular series—Pigeon, Knuffle provided by Disney Bunny, and Elephant and Piggie—and his Publishing Worldwide and New York Story Film Experience Triad Foundation. stand-alone classics such as That is NOT a Ongoing Good Idea! and Leonardo the Terrible Monster. New York Story, an 18-minute panoramic film experience narrated by award- This film is made possible by a generous gift from winning actor Liev Schreiber, depicts New York’s rise from remote outpost to city Bernard and Irene Schwartz. at the center of the world. Produced by Donna Lawrence Productions. Anti-Semitism 1919–1939 April 11 – July 31, 2016 Special Announcement Major support provided by This exhibition chronicles the gradual “normalization” of anti-Semitism in The New-York Historical Society is embarking on an exciting new chapter. The Henry Luce III Center for the Study of the Charina Endowment Germany through 50 documents drawn from the collection of the Museum of Fund, Ed and Sandy Meyer, American Culture on our fourth floor is closed for renovations through December 2016. Please visit our other three Ann and Andrew Tisch, the World War II. These materials speak to the dangers of discounting anti-Semitic floors of outstanding art and history exhibitions. David Berg Foundation, discourse, as well as to underestimating the role of propaganda in denying racial Martin Lewis and Diane and religious groups their right to live without fear. Brandt, and the Barbara K. Exhibitions at the New-York Historical Society are made possible, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of and Ira A. Lipman Family. Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Exhibitions at the New-York Historical Society are supported by the Saunders Trust for American History. 4 New-York Historical Society Visit nyhistory.org/exhibitions for all current, upcoming, and ongoing exhibitions 5 letter | exhibitions | calendar | programs | family | membership | general information Calendar Highlights Lectures, Conversations & Performances PAGES 8 – 22 Gallery & Walking Tours PAGES 22 & 23 February Saturday, March 19, 9:30–11 am Thursday, April 28, 6:30 pm April May June Thursday, February 4, 6:30 pm Monday, April 4, 11 am Sunday, May 15, 9 am Saturday, June 4, 9 am Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin, and the From John Jay to the Roberts Court Cybersecurity Silicon City Gallery Tour Spring Migration Walk in the Ramble Central Park Nature Walk Making of the Grand Alliance Akhil Reed Amar David E. Sanger Stephen Edidin Alan Messer Leslie Day John H. Maurer Monday, May 23, 11 am Monday, June 13, 11 am Monday,
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