At the turn of the 20th century, the ability to create windows made from flat sheets of opalescent glass was realized — and with this breakthrough, a new market for stained glass was born. Two artists quickly stood out from the rest of the pack — Louis Comfort Tiffany and John La Farge; once on friendly terms, their relationship soured once one accused the other of stealing, leading to a rivalry on the artistic battlefield. It's time to explore the art of two of the greatest artists of the 20th century's Aesthetic Movement.

Join New York Adventure Club as we uncover the artistic legacies of Louis Comfort Tiffany and John La Farge, two pioneering artists who used opalescent glass in stained glass windows to produce incredibly detailed works of art, earning them prestigious commissions throughout the country — many of which can still be seen today.

Led by Sylvia Laudien-Meo — art historian, museum educator, and NYC tour guide — this virtual journey through the stained glass works of Tiffany and La Farge will include:

• The 101 on opalescent glass, and how technological advances made it possible for use in windows
• The Aesthetic Movement in the United States, which attracted artists to the decorative arts and glassmaking
• The lives and careers of these two leading artists, from their backgrounds in painting and decorative arts, to their connections to wealthy NYC citizens, to the individuals and organizations that commissioned works from them
• A closer look at their masterpieces still on view in NYC and beyond, which include works inside churches, private clubs, museums collections, and more

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

Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week!

See you there, virtually!

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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.

Testimonials

"The context given with paintings and related art, and clear identification of so many local works, as well as the discussion of glass, styles and architecture... really an excellent range of points covered! Glad I had the chance to see it." -Ramona

"The host was very knowledgeable about the subject." -Constance

"Fabulous amount of works from the 2 artists and the lecturer gave it 100 percent she was terrific" -Diane

"The slides had great descriptions- the best so far" -Lora

"The presenter was so knowledgeable and interesting having worked with the most well respected art institutions in nyc" -Francine

"Interesting info, beautiful photos, knowledgeable presenter." -Ann

"Appreciated the presenters knowledge and enthusiasm for her topic" -Pamela

"I liked the visuals and commentary to help us understand the context of the stained glass movement and art pieces" -Joyce

"Many photos and extensive research. Learned so much. Looking forward to more webinars. Excellent presentation." -Carol

"I liked Sylvia's passion and knowledge!" -Linda

"I like the intense amount of information and interesting, knowledgeable speaker." -Kristine

"Good pace. Loads of examples. Description of the glass making techniques." Prudence

"The images were well-chosen and the teacher offered information and context for everything she displayed." -Cindy

"Wonderful slides. I liked the conversational style of presenting the material." -Cynthia

"I like that the moderator was very open and approachable and informative. Liked the history of the two men....as I knew very little about LaFarge." -Bettyann

"I like the various slides and wealth of information." -Paul

"Excellent presenter, knowledgeable and engaging; informative and fascinating content; excellent slides. I learned so much." -Leslie

"Outstanding “tour guide” - smart, excellent communicator, and insightful. Opened my eyes to beautiful stained glass and also to the stories behind them." -Peter

"The presenter, Sylvia, was very knowledgeable and professional. I learned a lot about the topic. I was very impressed by her knowledge and examples of the artist’s works in glass. I learned about the history of stained glass also. Thank you!" -Barbara

"Sylvia was a great speaker and very knowledgeable, and the stained glass windows were amazing. So much history there, especially in New York, that I didn't know about." -Karen

"I like the presenter's knowledge and the vast collection of photos." -Andrea

"The concept of the event was wonderful, the work of LaFarge & Tiffany is exquisite to see." -Margaret

"Great visuals. The presenter was very passionate about her topic." -Faith

"I like that there's plenty of visuals and the explanations of how they made the glass to create landscapes." -D

"I like how easy it was to connect to the event and the content in general was very interesting and well presented." -Margarita

"The history of the glass was fascinating. I liked the explanation of the different types of glass and how they were used in the windows to show details." -Andasia

"I like the details about the types of glass, how the windows were made, and the intricacies of the windows themselves. And of course, the historical context." -Patti

"I really enjoyed all the photos and how the presenter tied things together historically." -Virginia

"It was fabulously interesting and a treat for the eyes!!" -Karen

"I love the photos of the windows and the explanation of the variety of glass used." -Jill

"The comparisons between the two artists was enlightening. the look at the various types of glass used & developed was so interesting. very good presentation, even with technical difficulties." -Janet

"She was well organized and provided detailed information." -Georgia

"Thoroughly researched and an enthusiastic presentation. I may never have the opportunity to see some of these works of art otherwise and to see things in a new way." -Kathryn

"The speaker created an artistic context for Tiffany and LaFarge noting artists and designers of the period who influenced their work. Also I liked the details on the techniques of making stained glass." -Susan

"I loved seeing all the examples of this glass style." -Eric

"Beautiful works of art, interestingly well explained!" -Jan

"The presenter was knowledgeable, interesting, and excited about her presentation--kept me engaged. Excellent artwork accompanying presentation." -Claudia

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