'Contemporary Architecture, Part 1: Frank Gehry' Webinar

Skyscrapers that ripple like waves. Museums that seem to hover in space. Public spaces so bold they redefine entire skylines. What happens when architecture breaks the mold and becomes a global force of creativity, identity, and innovation? It’s time to journey through the revolutionary world of contemporary architecture and uncover six visionary minds transforming our cities, one landmark at a time.

Join New York Adventure Club for a six-part series exploring modern and contemporary architecture through the pioneering work of some of today’s most groundbreaking international architects and their firms. In Part One: Frank Gehry, we’ll explore the career of this world-renowned Canadian-American Starchitect, whose sculptural buildings transformed architecture into an immersive, artistic experience.

Led by Sylvia Laudien-Meo — art historian, museum educator, and NYC tour guide — this art-centric virtual journey will feature:

• A look at Gehry’s early projects, crafted from unconventional materials and grounded in deconstructivist principles
• An exploration of Gehry’s signature sculptural style, and how computer technology helped realize bold, curving forms
• Discussion around the cultural and environmental dialogue in each project, from the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao to the Walt Disney Concert Hall
• Insight into Gehry’s parallel design work, including his furniture and lighting creations
• An exclusive look at the in-progress Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, a culmination of Gehry’s lifelong innovation

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Sylvia — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!

Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay through one week after the entire series concludes.

See you there, virtually!

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Contemporary Architecture Series

Part 1: Frank Gehry (Thursday, October 16 @ 5:30pm ET)

Part 2: Thomas Heatherwick (Thursday, October 23 @ 5:30pm ET)

Part 3: Zaha Hadid (Thursday, October 30 @ 5:30pm ET)

Part 4: Santiago Calatrava (Thursday, November 6 @ 5:30pm ET)

Part 5: Herzog & De Meuron (Thursday, November 13 @ 5:30pm ET)

Part 6: Sir Norman Foster (Thursday, November 20 @ 5:30pm ET)

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.

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