Design Groups New York

SDNNYC: Jungle Tarot - A Workshop for Designers

**Wednesday, August 5th, 6:00-8:00 PM EDT** **Presentation & Workshop** A Workshop on Speculative Change for Designers, Innovators, & Change Makers **Event Description** **What if tarot was a design method?** Organizations are full of signals we rarely talk about, power dynamics, unspoken assumptions, informal networks, and emotional undercurrents that shape how decisions get made. Jungle Tarot is a strategic reflection tool to help teams make sense of these hidden forces. Using storytelling, symbolism and speculative prompts, the deck invites participants to explore workplace challenges from new perspectives and spark conversations that traditional facilitation often misses. In this interactive session, we'll share the story behind Jungle Tarot's development and invite participants to experience this strategic facilitation tool through a guided collaborative reading. The workshop is designed for designers, strategists, facilitators, and leaders who are curious about alternative ways to unlock insight, navigate ambiguity, and create more meaningful conversations within organizations. No fortune telling, just curiosity and inspiration! **Links:** Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/jungletrt/](https://www.instagram.com/jungletrt/) Website: [https://www.jungletarot.com/](https://www.jungletarot.com/) **About Our Speakers** **Jungle Tarot** Jungle Tarot is a strategic reflection tool created by four graduates of Parsons School of Design: Mini Mrinalini, Angel Luo, Utsav Vekariya, and Isa Meriales. Now working as strategists across design consulting, marketing, product development, and beyond, the team continues to explore how design can shape organizations and systems. Originally developed through an exploration of service design as a vehicle for democracy, the project examines how participation, power, and collective decision-making can be made more visible within organizations. Jungle Tarot reimagines the traditional tarot deck as a framework for strategic conversations, using symbolism, storytelling, and speculation to help teams surface hidden dynamics, challenge assumptions, and navigate complexity together. **Agenda** * 6:00-6:45PM Meet & mingle over food and drink * 6:45-7:30PM Presentation & Workshop * 7:30-8:00PM Discussion & Networking * 8:00PM - ? After-Party **Address** Intuit 51 Astor Place New York, NY 10003 **After-Party**: Cuna Bar The Standard 25 Cooper Sq **Financial Transparency & Scholarships** As a non-profit, we do our best to strike a balance between making our events available to all and ensuring we keep the lights on. For this event, we are charging $10. * If this amount is prohibitive for you to attend this event, please message [Barry](https://www.meetup.com/sdnnyc/members/267573171/) on Meetup and we’ll provide you a scholarship to this event. You can also email us at sdn.newyorkchapter@gmail.com as we may miss messages on this platform. * If you’d like to **provide** scholarships, please message [Barry](https://www.meetup.com/sdnnyc/members/267573171/) at at sdn.newyorkchapter@gmail.com and he will follow up with you. See you there :) David, Francesco, Yasmin, Cameron, Lynn, Nicholas, & Barry

UX Happy Hour irl (open to all levels)

######## You need to bring a physical Government Issued ID to be allowed to stay. It's the Law. ######## Whether you're a seasoned UX pro, just breaking into the field, or simply curious about design — this is your invite to pull up a chair and join the conversation. UX Happy Hour is a laid-back, no-agenda gathering where designers, researchers, product thinkers, and anyone design-curious can connect over drinks in a low-pressure setting. No slides. No networking theater. **Why attend:** • Meet new connection in organic way • Get feedback and fresh perspectives on your work (i.e. portfolio) or advice for your career • Stay sharp on what's happening in UX, AI, product, and tech right now • Meet potential collaborators, mentors, or future coworkers • Cheap drinks ($5 Guinness) **What to expect:** • Warm, welcoming crowd across all experience levels • Candid conversations about design, careers, tools, and everything in between • A great chill bar in the East Village to do it all in **Where to find us:** We're usually tucked in by the ATM at the back of Mona's. If you're not sure where we are, just ask the bartender — they know us! Come solo, bring a friend, or drag a coworker along. The more the merrier. Interested in sponsoring this event? Reach out to Danny (one of the organizers) for our sponsorship rate card.

Signs of Creative Minds: "Arts" and Sign: HOST NEEDED!

Socializing and Networking / North Jersey edition

How’s your summer going, design & tech friends? Let’s kick back over pizza & a drink with fellow UXDs, UXRs, PMs & devs. All acronyms welcome. Join UXPA NJ, first-timers and familiar faces alike, for good eats and good company at The Wanderer in Jersey City. So, what's new? Is your brain baking in the sun, or have you been hiding in an AC cocoon? Whatever's on your mind, come out, grab a slice, and catch up with your neighbors and fellow designers. The Wanderer is a “caffeine to cocktails” bar tucked between Cafe Alyse & One World Pizza in the McGinley Square neighborhood of Jersey City. And lucky us, the Wanderer hosts a Happy Hour on Tuesdays! Discounted select beer & wines and pizzas from One World Pizza next door. *Did someone say Happy Hour?* There will be no agenda or speakers for this event. We just want to encourage informal socializing. **(Not an) Agenda:** 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Socializing, networking, drinks & maybe pizza (cash bar) Feel free to stay later! **The Wanderer** **53 Baldwin Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304** 🏃🏽‍♂️ **18 minute walk** from Journal Square Path station 🚌 **By bus:** NJTransit route #s 9, 8, 87, 80 🚲 **Citibike station:** Baldwin at Montgomery 🚗 **Street parking available**, with the Parkmobile app https://www.instagram.com/thewanderer_jerseycity [https://www.instagram.com/one_world_pizza/](https://www.instagram.com/one_world_pizza/) [ParkMobile Parking App | Find & Pay for Parking | On-street & Reservation](https://parkmobile.io/)

NEW HOST NEEDED: Sign & Sing -- Fridays W72nd 4:30 PM

🏛️ LET’S GO — Inside Donald Judd’s SoHo Home & Studio

## **A Private Guided Visit to 101 Spring Street** 🗓 **Saturday\, August 8\, 2026 \| 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM** 📍 **Judd Foundation / 101 Spring Street** 101 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012 👥 **Limited Group Event** 💵 **Special Social Club Price: $35 Per Member** ## ✨ A Rare SoHo Art, Architecture & Design Experience Join us for a very special private group visit to **101 Spring Street**, the historic SoHo home and studio of artist **Donald Judd**. This is not a traditional museum visit. 101 Spring Street is a preserved five-story cast-iron building in the heart of SoHo, where Donald Judd lived, worked, collected, designed, and permanently installed art, furniture, and objects in relation to the architecture of the building itself. It is one of New York City’s most fascinating hidden cultural spaces — part artist’s home, part studio, part architectural landmark, and part living installation. ## 🎨 Who Was Donald Judd? Donald Judd was one of the most important American artists of the 20th century and a central figure in the development of Minimalist art, although he resisted being confined by that label. His work transformed how people think about art, space, form, proportion, material, light, and environment. At 101 Spring Street, Judd created something extraordinary: a building where art, architecture, furniture, and daily life were carefully arranged as a complete visual and spatial experience. Rather than simply hanging art on walls, Judd treated the entire building as an environment. ## 🏛️ About 101 Spring Street Donald Judd purchased 101 Spring Street in 1968, when SoHo was still an industrial neighborhood filled with cast-iron buildings, lofts, and artists’ spaces. The building became his New York residence and studio, and it remains one of the most important preserved artists’ spaces in the city. During our visit, we will move through the building floor by floor, seeing how Judd arranged art, furniture, architecture, and objects in carefully considered relationships. This is a rare opportunity to experience the actual environment Judd created, rather than seeing his work removed from context in a conventional gallery or museum. ## 🖼️ What We Will Experience Our private guided visit will include: ✨ Donald Judd’s historic SoHo home and studio ✨ Five floors of art, design, architecture, and living space ✨ A preserved cast-iron building in the heart of SoHo ✨ Works, furniture, and objects installed in relation to the building ✨ A private group format reserved for our Social Club ✨ Two guides for our group, allowing for a more intimate visit The visit offers a unique look at the relationship between art and environment, and how an artist can shape an entire building into a complete creative world. ## 👥 Private Group Format This will be a **private guided visit for our Social Club**. Because of the size and nature of the building, our group will be divided into two smaller groups, each with its own guide. Both groups will begin at the same time and rotate through the building. This allows us to experience the space properly while keeping the visit intimate and manageable. ## 💵 Cost and Pricing The cost for this event is: # **$35 Per Member** Please note that this is a **private group visit**, not the regular public guided visit. The public guided visit is priced slightly lower, but public visits are limited to a very small number of participants and are not arranged exclusively for our group. Our private visit allows our Social Club to attend together, with two guides, a reserved group time, and no outside public visitors included in our tour. The actual private group cost quoted to us is **$40 per person**, but I am offering this event to members at **$35 per person**. As with all paid Social Club events, payments are nonrefundable unless the event itself is canceled. ## ⏰ Event Schedule **12:15 PM** — Meet outside 101 Spring Street **12:30 PM** — Private guided visit begins **12:30 PM – 1:45 PM** — Guided visit through the building **1:45 PM – 2:00 PM** — Wrap-up and departure The Foundation reserves up to 90 minutes for the visit. ## ⚠️ Important Accessibility Note This visit involves moving through a five-story historic building. The guided visit includes walking up several flights of stairs, one floor at a time, with time spent on each floor before moving to the next level. An elevator is available for accessibility if needed, but members should be aware that this is a historic building and the visit involves vertical movement through the space. Bathrooms are located in the sub-basement. ## 🌟 Why This Event Is Special This is exactly the kind of hidden New York cultural experience that makes our Social Club so special. Many people know SoHo for shopping, galleries, restaurants, and cast-iron architecture, but very few have been inside Donald Judd’s preserved home and studio at 101 Spring Street. This is a chance to step inside a private world of art, design, architecture, and history — and to experience a landmark space that most New Yorkers have never seen. Join us for a rare and fascinating private visit to one of SoHo’s most important hidden cultural treasures.

"Flip Sides: Seeing Korean Art Anew" Rotation 1 @ The Metropolitan Museum Of Art

● **MeetUp For**: At 03:00 PM, to view [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/)'s First Rotation of [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/)'s "[Flip Sides: Seeing Korean Art Anew](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/flip-sides-seeing-korean-art-anew/)" Special Exhibition, and other Exhibitions, Galleries and Installations, at [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), on Saturday 15 August 2026, National Liberation Day Of Korea 2026. ● **MeetUp Date And Time**: On Saturday 15 August 2026, National Liberation Day Of Korea 2026, at 03:00 PM. ● **MeetUp Venue And Location**: [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), located at [1000 Fifth Avenue, at East 82nd Street](https://www.google.com/maps/place/1000+5th+Ave,+New+York,+NY+10028/), in Museum Mile, UpTown Manhattan, Manhattan. ● **ŸMeetUp Cost**:Ÿ * First two Members, acknowledged and recognized, inside [The Great Hall](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=a29e5baa0c56824cc94c18c53ad5ec05&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.779178/-73.962853/-61), of [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), behind [Ägyptisches Museum Und Papyrussammlung](https://www.smb.museum/museen-einrichtungen/aegyptisches-museum-und-papyrussammlung/) of [Staatliche Museen Zu Berlin](https://www.smb.museum/)'s "[Colossal \[Seated\] Statue Of A Pharaoh \[either Amenemhat II, Ramesses II or Merneptah\]](https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/590699/)" Ancient Egyptian Sculpture Long-Term Loan Installation, but before the pew benches, by the [Event Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/), will be gifted a single complimentary, courtesy, gratis free standard individual Museum regular general admission ticket, to [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), from the [Assistant Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/). * For local residents of New York City, with current proper valid photographic identification, single standard individual Museum regular general admission ticket, to [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), is "Pay What You Wish". * Standard individual Museum regular general admission ticket payment is $30.00, per single standard individual Museum regular general admission ticket, to [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/). * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, getting, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own [single standard individual Museum regular general admission tickets](https://engage.metmuseum.org/admission/), by themselves, directly from [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/). * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. ● **MeetUp Locating, Finding And Joining**: * Meet at 03:00 PM, inside [The Great Hall](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=a29e5baa0c56824cc94c18c53ad5ec05&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.779178/-73.962853/-61), of [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), behind [Ägyptisches Museum Und Papyrussammlung](https://www.smb.museum/museen-einrichtungen/aegyptisches-museum-und-papyrussammlung/) of [Staatliche Museen Zu Berlin](https://www.smb.museum/)'s "[Colossal \[Seated\] Statue Of A Pharaoh \[either Amenemhat II, Ramesses II or Merneptah\]](https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/590699/)" Ancient Egyptian Sculpture Long-Term Loan Installation, but before the pew benches, on Saturday 15 August 2026, National Liberation Day Of Korea 2026. * Search for and seek out the [Event Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/) inside [The Great Hall](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=a29e5baa0c56824cc94c18c53ad5ec05&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.779178/-73.962853/-61), of [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), behind [Ägyptisches Museum Und Papyrussammlung](https://www.smb.museum/museen-einrichtungen/aegyptisches-museum-und-papyrussammlung/) of [Staatliche Museen Zu Berlin](https://www.smb.museum/)'s "[Colossal \[Seated\] Statue Of A Pharaoh \[either Amenemhat II, Ramesses II or Merneptah\]](https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/590699/)" Ancient Egyptian Sculpture Long-Term Loan Installation, but before the pew benches. ● **MeetUp Activity**: * At 03:00 PM, to view [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/)'s First Rotation of [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/)'s "[Flip Sides: Seeing Korean Art Anew](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/flip-sides-seeing-korean-art-anew/)" Special Exhibition, and other Exhibitions, Galleries and Installations, of [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), on Saturday 15 August 2026, National Liberation Day Of Korea 2026. * Intended target exhibitions, at [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), to possibly visit, include: ● "[Flip Sides: Seeing Korean Art Anew](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/flip-sides-seeing-korean-art-anew/)" Special Exhibition, in [Arts Of Korea Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/). ● "[Wedding Attire: Three Cultures, One Celebration](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/wedding-attire-three-cultures-one-celebration/)" Special Exhibition, in [Special Exhibitions Gallery No. 599](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=85ba985015a0df1f5e14174588bf3310&floor=G&lang=en-GB#17.52/40.779312/-73.963598/-61/) of [Antonio Ratti Textile Center](https://www.metmuseum.org/art/libraries-and-research-centers/antonio-ratti-textile-center-and-reference-library/), for [Antonio Ratti Textile Center](https://www.metmuseum.org/art/libraries-and-research-centers/antonio-ratti-textile-center-and-reference-library/). ● "[Musical Bodies](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/musical-bodies/)" Special Exhibition, in [Special Exhibitions Gallery No. 199](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=7ce0ee48244bd8918e7e413382091dd3&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.77871/-73.963627/-61/). ● "[Revolution!](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/revolution/)" Special Exhibition, in [The American Wing North Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/the-american-wing/), of [The American Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=46c7c704820091175f130372766ca9be&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17.52/40.780205/-73.963451/-61), for [The American Wing](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/the-american-wing/). ● "[City Of Memory: Nanjing In The Seventeenth Century](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/city-of-memory-nanjing-in-the-17th-century/)" Special Exhibition, in [Arts Of China Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/). ● "[The Infinite Artistry Of Japanese Ceramics](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/the-infinite-artistry-of-japanese-ceramics/)" Special Exhibition, in [Arts Of Japan Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/). ● "[Celebrating The Year Of The Horse](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/celebrating-the-year-of-the-horse/)" Special Exhibition, in [Arts Of China Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/). ● "[Costume Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/costume-art/)" Special Exhibition, in [Condé M. Nast Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=32da533b74e8adcea5d83ebbe6cb0da6&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17.52/40.779592/-73.962971/-61/), for [The Costume Institute](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/the-costume-institute/). ● "[Defensive Display: Shields From The Met Collection](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/defensive-display-shields-from-the-met-collection/)" Special Exhibition, in the [Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gallery](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?_gl=1%2Aizw2xq%2A_gcl_au%2AMTY0MDU4MjUxNi4xNzY5OTI5Mjg4%2A_ga%2AMTM5Nzk2MjIzLjE3Njk5MjkyODg.%2A_ga_Y0W8DGNBTB%2AczE3NzAwODU3NzgkbzMkZzAkdDE3NzAwODU3NzgkajYwJGwwJGgw&feature=b8cee3fa89cc15eb5bf2c5d7ab3d34b9&floor=1&lang=en-GB&screenmode=base&search=403#19/40.78011/-73.9627178/-61), of the [Ronald S. Lauder Galleries Of Arms And Armor](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/arms-and-armor/), in [The John Pierpont Morgan Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=58fe2432016ef71ea181e0780095b4dc&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.78004/-73.963032/-61), for [Arms And Armour](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/arms-and-armor/). ● "[New Perspectives On The Art Of Ancient West Asia](https://www.metmuseum.org/hubs/reimagining-the-galleries-for-the-art-of-the-ancient-west-asia-and-cyprus/)" Temporary Installation, in The Great Hall Balcony Galleries, of The Great Hall Balcony Galleries, for [Ancient West Asia](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-west-asian-art/). ● "[Musical Instruments](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/musical-instruments/)" Installations, in [The Art Of Music Through Time Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/musical-instruments/) and [Mapping The Art Of Music Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/musical-instruments/), of [The André Mertens Galleries For Musical Instruments](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=2d4120e5fb1297fb253029b031d5d6b1&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.780057/-73.963051/-61), in [The John Pierpont Morgan Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=2d4120e5fb1297fb253029b031d5d6b1&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.780057/-73.963051/-61), for [Musical Instruments](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/musical-instruments/). ● "[Arms And Armour](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/arms-and-armor/)" Installations, in the [Ronald S. Lauder Galleries Of Arms And Armor](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/arms-and-armor/), in [The John Pierpont Morgan Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=58fe2432016ef71ea181e0780095b4dc&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.78004/-73.963032/-61), for [Arms And Armour](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/arms-and-armor/). ● "[Arts Of China](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/)" Installations, in [Arts Of China Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/). ● "[Arts Of Japan](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/)" Installations, in [Arts Of Japan Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/).. ● "[Arts Of Korea](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/)" Installations, in [Arts Of Korea Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/). ● "[Arts Of Southeast Asia](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/)". Installations, in [Arts Of Southest Asia Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/). ● "[Arts Of The Himalayas](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/)" Installations, in [Arts Of The Himalayas Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/). ● "[Arts Of The Indian Subcontinent](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/)" Installations, in [Arts Of The Indian Subcontinent Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/). ● "[Arts Of Oceania](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/arts-of-oceania/)" Installations, in the [Oceanic Art Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/oceanic-art/), of [The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=7847a6b170f048a305364ef1374fccc4&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.77845/-73.964034/-61), for [Oceanic Art In The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/oceanic-art/). ● "[Arts Of The Ancient Americas](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/arts-of-the-ancient-americas/)" Installations, in the [Ancient American Art Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-american-art/), of [The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=7847a6b170f048a305364ef1374fccc4&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.77845/-73.964034/-61), for [Ancient American Art Galleries In The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-american-art/). ● "[Arts Of \[Sub-Saharan\] Africa](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/arts-of-africa/)" Installations, in the [\[Sub-Saharan\] African Art Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/sub-saharan-africa-art/), of [The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=7847a6b170f048a305364ef1374fccc4&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.77845/-73.964034/-61), for [\[Sub-Saharan\] African Art Galleries In The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/sub-saharan-africa-art/). ● "[Arts Of Ancient Cypus](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-west-asian-art/)" Installations, in the [Arts Of Ancient Cypus Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=b12ddf23fe6a1f52fc98e2af0a0cffe2&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778732/-73.963262/-61). for [Greek And Roman Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/greek-and-roman-art/) and [Ancient West Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-west-asian-art/). ● "[Arts Of Ancient Near East](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-west-asian-art/)" Installations, in the [Arts Of Ancient Near East Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=b12ddf23fe6a1f52fc98e2af0a0cffe2&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778732/-73.963262/-61). for [Ancient West Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-west-asian-art/). ● "[Arts Of Ancient West Asia](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-west-asian-art/)" Installations, in the [Arts Of Ancient West Asia Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=b12ddf23fe6a1f52fc98e2af0a0cffe2&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778732/-73.963262/-61). for [Ancient West Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-west-asian-art/). ● "[Islamic Art And Arts Of The Arab Lands](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/)" Installations, in the [Art Of The Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, And Later South Asia Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=cc811dad8abbecf528352db9990be56b&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778193/-73.963495/-61), for [Islamic Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/). ● "[Islamic Art And Arts Of Turkey](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/)" Installations, in the [Art Of The Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, And Later South Asia Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=cc811dad8abbecf528352db9990be56b&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778193/-73.963495/-61), for [Islamic Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/). ● "[Islamic Art And Arts Of Iran](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/)" Installations, in the [Art Of The Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, And Later South Asia Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=cc811dad8abbecf528352db9990be56b&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778193/-73.963495/-61), for [Islamic Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/). ● "[Islamic Art And Arts Of Central Asia](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/)" Installations, in the [Art Of The Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, And Later South Asia Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=cc811dad8abbecf528352db9990be56b&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778193/-73.963495/-61), for [Islamic Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/). ● "[Islamic Art And Arts Of Later South Asia](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/)" Installations, in the [Art Of The Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, And Later South Asia Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=cc811dad8abbecf528352db9990be56b&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778193/-73.963495/-61), for [Islamic Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/). * Additional Exhibitions, Galleries and Installations, at [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), to possibly visit, as gathered group interests suggest. * **National Liberation Day Of Korea** 2026, commemorated and observed in, ● North Korea (Democratic People's Republic Of Korea) as **Choguk Haepangûi Nal**, ● South Korea (Republic Of Korea) as **Gwangpokchôl**, is 2026 August 15 Saturday. * **O-Bon**, the Japanese Folk Buddhist Festival of Ancestor veneration, most commonly commemorated and observed through most of Japan as, ● **Hachigatsu Bon**, ● **Tsukiokure Bon**, is for 2026, from 2026 August 13 Thursday through 2026 August 16 Sunday, mainly from 2026 August 13 Thursday through 2026 August 15 Saturday with the primary day as 2026 August 15 Saturday. * The last day of British Raj in South Asia was Thursday 14 August 1947, which is commemorated and observed in, ● India (Union Of India) as **Independence Day**, on Saturday 15 August 2026, ● Pakistan (Islamic Republic Of Pakistan) as **Independence Day**, as on Friday 14 August 2026, with both India and Pakistan becoming independent on Friday 15 August 1947. * Group excursion nosh, after [The Socially Awkward But I'm Trying](https://www.meetup.com/socially-awkward-but-im-trying/)'s "['Flip Sides: Seeing Korean Art Anew' Rotation 1 @ The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.meetup.com/socially-awkward-but-im-trying/events/315724395/)" MeetUp Event, at a location and venue nearby [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/). ● **MeetUp Notes**: * Meet at 03:00 PM, inside [The Great Hall](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=a29e5baa0c56824cc94c18c53ad5ec05&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.779178/-73.962853/-61), of [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), behind [Ägyptisches Museum Und Papyrussammlung](https://www.smb.museum/museen-einrichtungen/aegyptisches-museum-und-papyrussammlung/) of [Staatliche Museen Zu Berlin](https://www.smb.museum/)'s "[Colossal \[Seated\] Statue Of A Pharaoh \[either Amenemhat II, Ramesses II or Merneptah\]](https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/590699/)" Ancient Egyptian Sculpture Long-Term Loan Installation, but before the pew benches,, on Saturday 15 August 2026, National Liberation Day Of Korea 2026. * Search for and seek out the [Event Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/) inside [The Great Hall](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=a29e5baa0c56824cc94c18c53ad5ec05&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.779178/-73.962853/-61), of [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), behind [Ägyptisches Museum Und Papyrussammlung](https://www.smb.museum/museen-einrichtungen/aegyptisches-museum-und-papyrussammlung/) of [Staatliche Museen Zu Berlin](https://www.smb.museum/)'s "[Colossal \[Seated\] Statue Of A Pharaoh \[either Amenemhat II, Ramesses II or Merneptah\]](https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/590699/)" Ancient Egyptian Sculpture Long-Term Loan Installation, but before the pew benches. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own single standard individual Gallery, Museum, Program and/or Theatre regular general admission tickets, by themselves. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all costs, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for themselves, regardless of anyone and everyone else. * Each and every individual absolutely and irrevocably absolves, discharges and releases anyone and everyone else, from any and all accountability, any and all culpability, any and all fault, any and all indemnity, any and all liability, any and all obligation, any and all requirement and any and all responsibility for themselves. ● **MeetUp Advisories**: * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own single standard individual Gallery, Museum, Program and/or Theatre regular general admission tickets, by themselves. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all costs, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for themselves, regardless of anyone and everyone else. * Each and every individual absolutely and irrevocably absolves, discharges and releases anyone and everyone else, from any and all accountability, any and all culpability, any and all fault, any and all indemnity, any and all liability, any and all obligation, any and all requirement and any and all responsibility for themselves. * Each and every individual either by merely RSVP (répondez sil vous plaît)ing, by merely attending or by merely joining, both represents and affirms that they, are fully vaccinated, fully inoculated and fully immunized against COVID-19, have not tested positive for COVID-19 nor are exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms anytime within the past twenty-one (21) days, and are exercising and will exercise proper COVID-19 Pandemic precautionary, preventative and safety practices and measures. ● **MeetUp MetaData**: * Angle. * Antique. * Archaeology. * Art. * Art Criticism. * Art Critique. * Art History. * Art Museum. * Asia. * Asian. * Asian Art. * Asian Art History. * Central Park. * East Asia. * East Asian. * East Asian Art. * East Asian Art History. * Korea. * Korean. * Korean Art. * Korean Art History. * Manhattan. * Museum. * Museum Mile. * New York. * Perspective. * Sides. * The MET. * The MET Fifth Avenue. * The Metropolitan Museum Of Art. * Upper East Side. * UpTown Manhattan. * View.

Meet in the Arts

[Which art style are you? Vote and see who shares your lane.](https://app.favr.town/polls/s_378XeL85R4csGQ?r=@lovemaze) Our preferences in art reveal more about us than we often realize. Long before personality traits were formally categorized, psychologists studied personality differences through individuals' ratings of various paintings. If you find yourself drawn to the same piece of artwork, there's a strong chance you share a deep connection. Meet in the museum for an excursion. Sign up on [favr.town](https://favr.town/) and predict your next art buddy before you meet. Find out if you're right when you meet onsite. Or, if you fancy other museums, pin them at times that work for you on [favr.town](https://favr.town/) and discover who you might meet there. Note: This is a [Favr.town](http://favr.town/) member exclusive event. [Join](https://favr.town/events/meet-and-shop-trader-joes-trader-joes-2026-06-15-17-00) [[https://favr.town](https://favr.town/) ] Hint: Fans of abstract art tend to be creative, pop art lovers are often optimistic, impressionism enthusiasts are more likely to be conscientious, and those who prefer traditional art tend to be, well, more traditional. Something extra: Why do these traits matter? See how [optimism](https://favr.town/blog/the-power-of-optimism-in-relationships-how-a-positive-outlook-strengthens-resilience-emotional-health-and-lasting-love-2025-11-20), [conscientiousness](https://favr.town/blog/how-responsibility-and-reliability-build-trust-and-lasting-love-2026-04-19), [traditional values](https://favr.town/blog/prioritizing-family-values-for-lasting-commitment-and-love-2025-12-17), and [excitement](https://favr.town/blog/how-novelty-play-and-shared-adventure-keep-love-alive-2025-12-14) influence relationships. You can also measure how your sense of [optimism](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=1&b=OPTIMISTIC), [conscientiousness](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=2&b=CONSCIENTIOUS), [traditional values](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=2&b=TRADITIONAL), and [excitement](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=2&b=EXCITING) stack up against others.

From paramedic to aphasia advocate

This event will be online on [YouTube](https://youtu.be/QRysxV4QUtA) and in-person (New York City). **The speaker and live stream starts at 7:30 pm ET**. In-person attendees may arrive as early as 7 pm ET. If arriving late, please leave a comment on this page and someone will come down ASAP. **Description** In this inspiring and educational presentation, Avi Golden shares his personal journey from working as a critical care and flight paramedic to becoming a stroke survivor living with Broca's aphasia. Through photographs, personal stories, and firsthand experiences, Avi explains what aphasia is, how it affects communication, and the daily challenges faced by people living with the condition. Attendees will gain insight into the emotional, social, and practical impact of aphasia, learn effective communication strategies, and discover the importance of support, advocacy, and community. This presentation highlights the power of determination, rehabilitation, and inclusion while helping audiences better understand and support individuals with aphasia. Attendees will learn ... * What aphasia is and how it affects communication * Common challenges experienced by people with aphasia * Communication strategies that help support successful conversations * The emotional and social impact of stroke and aphasia * The importance of rehabilitation, support networks, and advocacy **Presenter bio** [Avi Golden](https://www.linkedin.com/in/avigolden/) is a practicing EMT and former Critical Care and Flight Paramedic with North Shore LIJ (Northwell) EMS and NY Presbyterian EMS. Avi holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and has extensive experience as a practicing paramedic both in the US and with Magen Adom David in Israel. After experiencing a stroke in 2007 and experiencing resulting aphasia, Avi now educates the medical and lay community and advocates for aphasia awareness. Avi is passionate about disability sports and encouraging others to participate. **Accessibility** The presentation will have human captions [CC], not automatic captions. For ASL preferred speakers, learn about the [Aira ASL App](https://aira.io/aira-asl-app/), and download it before the event. For the Blind and Low Vision community, learn about the [Aira Explorer App](https://aira.io/aira-explorer-app/) and download it before the event. To access the online webinar for audio description, use the A11yNYC Access Offer to call, or simply inform your Visual Interpreter that you'd like that offer applied when you connect. For additional accessibility requirements, please email meryl@equalentry.com **two weeks** **before** the event. **Livestream** [YouTube link](https://youtu.be/QRysxV4QUtA). Provided by Internet Society Accessibility SIG. **Location details** The event is at 72 Spring street on the 4th floor. Everyone must be accompanied to the event on the 4th floor. Because everyone needs to be escorted, please arrive early or on time. When you enter the ground floor, a representative from A11yNYC will be there to provide elevator access. **Transit** The building 72 Spring street is near several transit stops: 6 train * Spring Street (non-accessible stop): 100 feet * Canal Street (accessible stop): 0.4 miles B/D/F/M trains * Broadway-Lafayette Street (accessible stop), 0.2 miles N/Q/R/W trains * Prince Street (non-accessible stop): 0.2 miles * Canal Street (accessible stop): 0.3 miles M1 / M55 Bus lines * Broadway/Spring Street stop: 500 feet Cabs and rideshares can let passengers out right near the building entrance. **Finding the building** In Google Maps, find 72 Spring street. It shows the correct location of the entrance: on Spring Street, halfway between Crosby and Lafayette. It’s also between the Glossier store and the Krewe Eyewear store. Inside and over the reception desk in our building 72 Spring st, it says “Marc Jacobs.” **Traveling to the event?** We recommend [Hotel on Rivington](https://www.hotelonrivington.com/) or [Crosby Street Hotel](https://www.firmdalehotels.com/hotels/crosby-street-hotel). **Accreditation** All A11yNYC meetups are pre-approved for IAAP Continuing Accessibility Education Credits (CAEC). **Sponsors** Thanks to [Aira](https://aira.io/), [AKQA](https://www.akqa.com/), [Deque](https://www.deque.com/), [Evinced](https://www.evinced.com/), [Equal Entry](https://equalentry.com/), and [Fable](https://makeitfable.com/) for sponsoring. Want to be a sponsor? Contact meryl@equalentry.com

High Line & Hudson Yards Spring Walk (50 & Over Social Stroll)

**\*To Attend Get Tickets At:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/high-line-hudson-yards-walk-50-over-tickets-1994965759289](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/high-line-hudson-yards-walk-50-over-tickets-1994965759289) (\*Limited # save $5 by using discount code "5" at checkout. Multiple groups are co-organizing so don't go by the RSVP's Based on previous walks, we'll have around 20.) Kick off your Sunday on an invigorating, scenic, and a healthy outdoor walk at NYC's most beautiful locations. Join others in your own age group at our stroll through the High Line & Hudson Yards landscape. It is the perfect location for our popular 50 & Over Social Walk. Get some fresh air, some exercise, and meet some new people in your age range. Plus, enjoy the views, unique architecture & cutting-edge art that is all a part of the High Line and Hudson Yards. Our social walks are an extremely popular way to meet others. This event very casual and non-awkward + our host will help to make introductions. During the walk, you will randomly be paired with others in the beginning then rotate at designated times so that you get to meet everyone participating. Afterwards, you're welcome to hang out and exchange contact info with others. FAQs: **Where to meet?** Exact meeting location with host contact info will be sent to all paid attendees day of the event. **How many will attend?** We will have enough attendees so everyone has enough time to meet and get to know all attending. **What if rains?** We will email attendees a new date. **Can I come alone?** Yes, about 90% come on their own. **Ages?** 50s & Over. Gender balance is not guaranteed but we usually get a good mix. **How much?** $15-$25 depending upon when you get ticket and spots left. For more fun events follow: **[https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)**

Exhibit - Uncanny Valley

Join us as we make a visit to the Museum of Arts and Design and view an exhibit called 'Uncanny Valley' by twin artists Nikolai and Simon Haas. The exhibit features fantastic creatures within otherworldly realms. [https://madmuseum.org/exhibition/haas-brothers-uncanny-valley](https://madmuseum.org/exhibition/haas-brothers-uncanny-valley) After viewing the exhibit, we can grab coffee nearby. If you need to get in contact, I can be reached at 917-769-2168.

Beers & Data

WE ARE BACK IN PERSON!