Talks
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VAN BUREN’S LEGACY Ted Widmer discusses the life of Martin Van Buren, the first president born after independence and the only Dutch-speaking American president. Mr. Widmer is the author of “Martin Van Buren,” a part of “The American Presidents” (Times Books) series of biographies. He will assume the directorship of the John Carter Brown Library at Brown University in July. Tonight, 5:30 p.m., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West at 77th Street, 212-817-7246, $12 general, $6 seniors, students, teachers, and members.
SMITH AND SCULPTURE In connection with the exhibition “David Smith: A Centennial,” the Sackler Center for Arts Education presents a panel discussion on Smith and his impact on sculpture. The panelists are sculptors Richard Deacon, Rachel Harrison, Alain Kirili, and Tom Sachs. Michael Brenson moderates. Tonight, 6:30 p.m., the Sackler Center, Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 Fifth Ave. at 89th Street, 212-423-3587, $10 general, $7 members, seniors, and students.
A WRITER’S VOICE The editor of the Paris Review, Philip Gourevitch, discusses his latest book, “Political Power and Corporate Control: The New Global Politics of Corporate Governance” (Princeton University Press).He also talks about the role of journalists as agents of social change. Tonight, 7 p.m., Hunter College, Hunter North Building,fourth floor,69th Street between Park and Lexington avenues, 212-772-4007, free.
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