Virtual History Tour: New York City as a World Art and Cultural Center
Butera Art Advisory invites you to join us on Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:00 PM for a virtual lecture on the history of art and culture in New York City. Renowned New York historian Kevin Draper will take us on a tour of this magnificent city to discuss:
- How did New York City become a Cultural Capital of the World?
- How and why did museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Frick Collection, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum come into existence?
- What was the impact of the men and women, such as Henry Frick, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Edward Hopper, Florine Stettheimer, and Solomon Guggenheim, on New York City’s development as an art and culture center?
Butera Art Advisory is excited to bring you this highly informative and dynamic presentation. Through his tours and lectures, Kevin presents tremendous color and passion to the evolution of New York City.
Interactive Q&A to follow the 50 min virtual tour.
About the Speaker
Kevin Draper is a sought after New York City Historian and Co-Founder of New York Historical Tours. An impassioned native New Yorker, Kevin actively brings to life the incredible and inspiring stories that have made New York the most exciting and influential city in the world. For over ten years, Kevin has provided top-rated tours and New York experiences to locals and visitors from all over the globe. His dynamic knowledge, professionalism and gift for storytelling have awarded him consistent five star reviews, Trip Advisors Certificate of Excellence year after year and won the accolades of the most discriminating clientele. Kevin has led historical talks and lectures for top universities and Fortune 500 companies and is a respected historical consultant for major media and publications including CBS, ABC, Bloomberg, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.