The Archetype of Modern Man: Creation
Curated by pianist and writer Elizabeth Newkirk, The Archetype of Modern Man dwells in the space between light and shadow, knowledge and superstition, where music, philosophy, and art entwine. Across four performances, it unveils universal archetypes and the unseen tensions that shape our modern existence—inviting you into the unknown depths of the human experience.
The Archetype of Modern Man: Destruction
Curated by pianist and writer Elizabeth Newkirk, The Archetype of Modern Man dwells in the space between light and shadow, knowledge and superstition, where music, philosophy, and art entwine. Across four performances, it unveils universal archetypes and the unseen tensions that shape our modern existence—inviting you into the unknown depths of the human experience.
The Archetype of Modern Man: Irrationality
Curated by pianist and writer Elizabeth Newkirk, The Archetype of Modern Man dwells in the space between light and shadow, knowledge and superstition, where music, philosophy, and art entwine. Across four performances, it unveils universal archetypes and the unseen tensions that shape our modern existence—inviting you into the unknown depths of the human experience.
Archetype of Modern Man: Rationality
Curated by pianist and writer Elizabeth Newkirk, The Archetype of Modern Man dwells in the space between light and shadow, knowledge and superstition, where music, philosophy, and art entwine. Across four performances, it unveils universal archetypes and the unseen tensions that shape our modern existence—inviting you into the unknown depths of the human experience.
The Archetype of Modern Man: Nihilism
A four-part series that joins together musician and philosopher in an exploration of the modern human condition.
The Archetype of Modern Man: Americanism
A four-part series that joins together musician and philosopher in an exploration of the modern human condition.
The Archetype of Modern Man: Self-Reliance
A four-part series that joins together musician and philosopher in an exploration of the modern human condition.
The Archetype of Modern Man: Loneliness
A four-part series that joins together musician and philosopher in an exploration of the modern human condition.
Midwestern Popular Culture Association Conference
Presenting the Americanist, sharing its cultural myth, and acknowledging the incredible advantage when philosophical coordination supports cultural production.
Newberry Library Adult Ed Series: The Interwar American Accent of Gershwin, Weill, and Still
This virtual lecture-concert will highlight the work and artistic exchange between three interwar composers: George Gershwin, Kurt Weill, and William Grant Still.
Living in the Soundscape: From Cognitive to Cultural Approaches and Back
Presenting the Americanist, sharing its cultural myth, and exploring the achievement of the globally recognized “American Accent.”
North Texas Philosophical Association
Presenting the Americanist, sharing its cultural myth, and exploring the globally recognized achievement of the ‘American Accent.’
Considering Culture: Food and Music in Interwar America
A part of the adult education programming at the Newberry Library, this online seminar, conducted as a musical performance, cooking demonstration, lecture, and discussion, offers a new way to consider American culture between the two World Wars.
Conducted by Sarah Kernan, PhD and Elizabeth Newkirk.
Sarah Peters Kernan, independent culinary historian, holds a PhD in medieval history from The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on cookbooks in medieval and early modern England. She is co-editor of The Recipes Project and collaborates regularly with the Newberry Library.
Elizabeth Newkirk is a classical pianist and writer, specializing in music of the early 20th century. Her latest project, 'the Americanist' features an album of interwar orchestral works for solo piano, set design for the stage, and an essay that contemplates culture in interwar America.