Kicking off a series of 25 Night of Ideas events in cities across the US, this New York edition of Villa Albertine’s late-night arts and culture marathon brings together influential speakers and artists from around the world for probing discussions on critical issues shaping societies on both sides of the Atlantic.
In an era marked by resurging nationalism and increasing partisanship, with technologies like AI and social media revolutionizing how we connect, Night of Ideas boldly takes on the theme Common Ground. Speakers and attendees will be prompted to consider how we can repair the social fabric of society and best nurture what unites us. We will question the new global political trend toward empire-building, looking to the past for insights into the present. And in true Night of Ideas fashion, we will usher in even deeper reflection through inspired dance performances and live music throughout the night.