Lecture
Patrick Bade
New York 1900: The ‘Melting Pot’
Summary
Fueled by immigration, New York had become a cultural and economic powerhouse by 1900. This lecture explores the profound influence of immigrants on the city’s architecture and infrastructure.
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.