April 2019
Russia Against the West and with the Rest
How does Putin and the Russian government see themselves on the global stage? On April 16 the Los Angeles World Affairs Council will host a special discussion with Russia expert Angela Stent and a private viewing of the galleries at the Wende Museum of the Cold War. Stent will discuss how Russia has emerged from the ashes of the Cold War to become a world power. She will talk about Russia’s key relationships with countries that are at odds with many…
Find out more »May 2019
Architecture for Music: High Concept Takes Center Stage
Close your eyes and hear the perfect pitch; open your eyes and see the visually stunning surrounds that contain music in space. The best architecture for sound design elevates the multi-sensory experience of a live music performance. This evening will feature an inquisitive and thought-provoking conversation exploring the art of building architecture designed from an acoustic perspective, heightening the impact music can create in an artful space. Taking the stage will be Council Member Thomas Small (former Mayor of Culver City) as the moderator and panelists: Craig Webb…
Find out more »January 2020
Family Day at the Wende
Make Your Own Zine; PLUS Historical Witness Project Live Interview with Tomas Osinski In conjunction with their Historical Witness Project, The Wende is hosting a special all-ages activities day where participants will be invited to create artworks and zines in the spirit of Samizdat, the clandestine copying and distribution of literature banned by the state. At 2 pm, you can join the Historical Witness Project Live Interview with Tomas Osinski, a Polish artist, architect, and former dissident, who will shed light on the ways the Cold…
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