Thursday, June 12, 2008

New York Preservation Archive Project-35th Anniversary Celebration of the 1973 Admendments to the NYC Landmarks Law (New York, NY)

On June 10th, NYPAP ( New York Preservation Archive Project) hosted a event celebrating the 1973 Admendments to the NYC Landmarks Law.

It was split into two parts. The first part was a panel discussion held at the Fraunces Tavern Museum located in downtown Manhattan on 45 Pearl Street. With the dialog and interaction between the panelist, the was revelation into the formulation and fruition of the 1973 admendments.

The second part was the the long awaited cocktail party at the Battery Garden Restaurant.
At the Garden all of us that were present that eveing raised our glasses and saluted those that have contributed to the historic preservation cause.

(coming soon-information of the 1973 Admendments and qustion asked during the panel discussion)

http://www.nypap.org

World Science Festival 2008 @ the Metropolitian Museum of Art (New York, NY)

On June 1st, the Metropolitan Museum of Art located on the historic Museum Mile on 5th Avenue and 82nd Street, hosted a symposium entitled "The Science of Art". This event was part of the five day World Science Festival held in New York City.

The purpose of the panel was to explore the complex and intricate relationship between the world of science and the world of art.

(coming soon-more information and synopsis of symposium)