This event is in the past.It took place on March 8, 2026 at The Jewish Museum.




Go behind the canvas with the first-ever biography of Abstract Expressionist Barnett Newman. Author Amy Newman and art historian Pepe Karmel unpack his monumental, psychologically charged paintings and the Jewish Museum's connection to his legacy.
Art history deep-dive
Author conversation
Abstract Expressionism
Museum Mile culture
Tips
🎟️free for members and students
🚪doors open 3:30pm, arrive early
📚book signing follows the talk
Author Talk
Carnegie Hill




Go behind the canvas with the first-ever biography of Abstract Expressionist Barnett Newman. Author Amy Newman and art historian Pepe Karmel unpack his monumental, psychologically charged paintings and the Jewish Museum's connection to his legacy.
Art history deep-dive
Author conversation
Abstract Expressionism
Museum Mile culture
Tips
🎟️free for members and students
🚪doors open 3:30pm, arrive early
📚book signing follows the talk
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