OUR upcoming webinars
Art With Tosca offers a wide range of art history lectures that you can enjoy virtually from the comfort of your home or wherever you are.
Lectures focus on key artists, collectors, art periods and styles, and are presented as stand-alone talks or as part of curated series.
Peggy Guggenheim: Visionary Art Collector of the 20th Century
The Guggenheim name echoes through the halls of art history as a prominent American family known for its wealth, philanthropy, and contributions to the arts and culture in Europe and North America. While Peggy Guggenheim was often regarded as the “black sheep” of the family due to her unconventional lifestyle and divergence from the family’s traditional business, she’s now regarded as one of the most visionary art collectors of the last century. It’s time to uncover the story of a trailblazer who traversed the globe, defied societal norms, and forever altered the landscape of modern art.
Join me on New York Adventure Club as we delve into the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Peggy Guggenheim (1898-1979), an indomitable force in the art world who bridged the gap between Europe’s old-world charm and America’s burgeoning modernist movement.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 – 8pm
René Lalique: Master Craftsman of Art Nouveau & Art Deco Design
Paris may be known for its haute couture and fine art, but few creators have left a mark quite like René Lalique. How did a visionary jeweler and glassmaker revolutionize the world of design, transforming materials into living art? From his intricate Art Nouveau pieces to his bold Art Deco creations, prepare to be mesmerized by the enduring brilliance of Lalique’s work.
Join me with New York Adventure Club as we explore the extraordinary world of René Lalique (1860-1945), a Parisian artist whose innovative approach to jewelry and glass design redefined luxury and beauty, and continues to captivate the world.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 – 8pm
OUR past webinars
Isabella Stewart-Gardner: A Gilded Age Boston Art Legacy
While Boston is filled with its fair share of great American houses dating back to around the country’s founding, the former home of Isabella Stewart-Gardner is one of the city’s finest. Not only is it revered for its Venetian-style architecture, but also for the displayed artworks that come from Isabella’s personal collection. From Isabella’s hunger to travel the world to her collection of Italian Old Masters — considered one of the country’s greatest collections — it’s time to explore the life and legacy of one of the American Gilded Age’s leading art patrons.
Join me on New York Adventure Club as we delve into the unconventional story of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a wealthy bohémienne from 19th-century Boston whose many trips around the world eventually led her to establish one of the most treasured art collection in the United States.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 – 8pm
Gertrude Stein's Paris: The Art Collector Who Redefined Modernism
Often overshadowed by her groundbreaking literary contributions, Gertrude Stein was a pivotal figure in the evolution of modern art. As an accomplished art collector and patron, her keen eye and steadfast support cultivated the careers of renowned artists like Picasso, Matisse, and Braque. From her role as a catalyst for the Cubist movement to her salon’s status as a vibrant hub for artistic innovation, it’s time to explore the profound impact of Stein’s patronage on the art world.
Join me on New York Adventure Club as I examine the unconventional story of Gertrude Stein (1874-1946), a revolutionary writer and avant-garde tastemaker whose Parisian salon became a crucible of modern art.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 – 8pm
Hillwood Estate: D.C. Home of Cereal Heiress Marjorie M. Post
While Washington, D.C. is renowned for its grand estates, few can match the opulence and intrigue of Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens. Not only is it a testament to extraordinary wealth, but also a showcase of unparalleled taste and a passion for collecting. From her humble beginnings to status as one of America’s most accomplished women of the 20th century, it’s time to explore a business, art collecting, and social legacy.
Join me with New York Adventure Club as we delve into the rich history, art, and architecture of Hillwood Estate in Washington, D.C., with a focus on its time as the home of General Foods Corporation owner Marjorie Merriweather Post.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 – 8pm
