Lab Talks features presentations by experts and hobbyists sharing their passion projects and research topics. Each evening will feature a few short talks followed by a Q&A session. Tonight's talks:
The Art and Style of an Iconic Perfume: Guerlain Shalimar by Jessica Murphy. Jessica Murphy is an art historian and museum professional who also teaches classes on fragrance culture at the Brooklyn Brainery and other venues. Follow her at her blog Perfume Professor and on Instagram @tinselcreation.
The Indigo Cult: A Beginner's Guide to Raw Denim by Oliver Hong. Oliver Hong is a game designer and current MFA candidate at the NYU Game Center. Follow Oliver on Twitter @Origamiandroid and see his work on his website.
Black Queer Memory and Work: A Brief Talk on Archives and Books by Steven Fullwood. Steven G. Fullwood is an archivist, documentarian and co-founder of the Nomadic Archivists Project, an initiative that partners with organizations, institutions, and individuals to establish, preserve, and enhance collections that explore the African Diasporic experience. Follow Steven on Twitter @stevengfullwood.
Light refreshments will be served.
Lab Talks will take place from 7-8:30 pm in the Info Commons Lab on December 4, January 10, February 7, March 7, and April 11.
Do you have a pet research project that sends you on an Internet search spiral? This spring, our speakers could include you! Apply to speak at a Lab Talk: bklynlib.org/labtalksapp.
This event is part of the lab talks series.