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February 19 – February 25, 2012

1/ Starlee Kine, How to Capture the Culture Zeitgeist: What Phil Collins and Zombies Have in Common

Starlee Kine will discuss how she converts her personal obsessions, of both the negative and positive variety, into universal themes—and how it’s impossible not to read the comments. She will also explain her process of getting orphaned ideas out of her head.

When: Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: Design Criticism MFA Department, School of Visual Arts, 136 West 21 Street, 2nd Floor, NYC

Price: Free and open to the public, reservations are required.

2/ Film Screening: The Story of Lover’s Rock

The Story of Lover’s Rock documents the rise of romantic reggae, and its influence on UK culture in the late 1970s and early 80s, through a combination of live performances, interviews, and comedy sketches.

When: Thursday, February 23, 2012, 7:00 pm

Where: Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn

Price: Space is limited, and advance ticket purchase for general admission and entrance to the screening is recommended

3/ Stone and Art in Nature and Edward Tufte’s Open Forum

Stone artist Dan Snow will give a talk, Stone and Art in Nature, followed at by Edward Tufte’s open forum about data science, art, the creative process, and public service.

When: Saturday, February 25, 2012, 2:00 pm

Where: ET Modern, 547 West 20th Street, NYC

Price: Free and open to the public, no reservations required.