Literary stars and cultural luminaries turned out for the New York Public Library’s annual benefit.
Category: New York Public Library
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Leonard Polonsky, Philanthropist Who Supported the Arts, Dies at 97
After making a fortune in financial services, he funded the arts and made historical artifacts and documents widely available to the public.
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Marshall Rose, Who Helped Revive Two New York Institutions, Dies at 88
He was instrumental in revitalizing the New York Public Library and transforming Bryant Park from a dangerous dead zone into a glorious sanctuary.
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The Election Eve Library Party with Spike Lee and Martha Stewart
The New York Public Library’s annual benefit was a who’s who of literary stars and creative luminaries.
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A New Wave of Appreciation for Jason Polan, the Man Who Drew New York
Jason Polan chronicled city life in thousands of sketches before he died at 37 in 2020. What happens to his legacy now?
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Wax Cylinders Hold Audio From a Century Ago. The Library Is Listening.
The New York Times – Music:The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts acquired a machine that transfers recordings from the fragile format. Then a batch of cylinders from a Met Opera librarian arrived.
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A Music Historian Takes a Top Job at the New York Public Library
The New York Times – Music:Brent Reidy, the new director of Research Libraries, said he hoped to help democratize the 127-year-old library by reaching a younger generation.
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What Billie Eilish, Jared Leto and Kim Kardashian Wore to LACMA
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Plus, top outfits from the Guggenheim International and Library Lions galas.
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What Billie Eilish, Jared Leto and Kim Kardashian Wore to LACMA
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Plus, top outfits from the Guggenheim International and Library Lions galas.