Talks
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AT THE ALGONQUIN Authors Marion Meade and Joshua Zeitz discuss the work and legacy of Dorothy Parker as part of the new lecture series Reliving the Round Table. The series marks the 25th anniversary of the Algonquin Hotel. A dinner follows. Tonight, 7 p.m., Algonquin Hotel, 59 W. 44th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-840-6800, $25 general, $65 includes dinner.
SUBJECTIVE HISTORIES The Sculpture Center presents its first lecture series, Subjective Histories of Sculpture, in which artists offer their own accounts of sculpture’s history. Upcoming: Trisha Donnelly (tonight) and John Armleder (May 1). Tonight, 6:30 p.m., the New School, Theresa Lang Center, 55 W. 13th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, second floor, 212-299-5488, $5 general, free for members and students.
GOYA IN MADRID Priscilla Muller of the Hispanic Society of America presents “Prelude to Exile: Goya’s Theatre(s) of the Absurd,” examining works that the artist left behind in Madrid before leaving for France. Works to be discussed include Goya’s “black paintings” and the “Disparates” etchings. Wednesday, 6 p.m., the Frick Collection, 1 E. 70th St., between Fifth and Madison avenues, 212-288-0700, free a half-hour before lecture.
