An Evening Celebrating Classical New York

Emet Classical Academy Inaugural Gala Celebrating “Classical New York”

Emet represents what classical New York City is at its best: a national epicenter of art, culture, music, and education. The event will be held at the New York Historical, featuring an incredible collection of art representing scenes of NYC from the Sarah and Elie Hirschfeld collection.

Scenes of New York City

Selected works from the Sarah & Elie Hirschfeld collection

Andy Warhol, Brooklyn Bridge
Andy Warhol (1928–1987) Brooklyn Bridge, 1983 Screen print on Lenox Museum Board
Mark Rothko, Untitled (The Subway)
Mark Rothko (1903–1970) Untitled (The Subway), 1937 Oil on canvas
Keith Haring, Untitled
Keith Haring (1958–1990) Untitled, ca. 1984 Acrylic marker on enameled steel subway sign
Jacob Lawrence, Harlem Diner
Jacob Lawrence (1917–2000) Harlem Diner, 1938 Water-pressed tempera on paper
Adrian Lubbers, Washington Square
Adrian Lubbers (1892–1954) Washington Square, 1926 Oil on canvas
Robert Bidner, East 63rd Street Brownstones
Robert Bidner (1930–1983) East 63rd Street Brownstones, 1977 Acrylic on masonite

Promised gift of Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld, The New York Historical

Presented by Emet Classical Academy
In partnership with The New York Historical

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