Habeas Lounge

Yesterday Annaline Dinkelmann led the Habeas Lounge’s first Pocket Walk - short 1/2 hour walking tours developed enrich your day, conveniently scheduled to fit in your lunch hour. A fun time was had by all on this misty lower Manhattan day. We learned of Henry Hudson’s possible three landing sites, the role of Governer’s Island, the real scoop behind the relative cost of selling Manhattan, and more.

This Wednesday, May 6th, at 12:30, we welcome Hanna von Goeler to the lounge to speak about her work. For the last few months, visitors to HABEAS LOUNGE have been able to view von Goeler’s work on display in the glass cases. The Currency Series is a collection of dollar bills that have been transformed into unusual canvases.  Von Goeler has been painting on currency through boom years and hard times, sometimes making subtle alterations to the bills and sometimes boldly covering over the familiar designs.  These intimate works of art are unexpectedly powerful, causing the viewer to question the political and economic meaning of the paper we all carry in our wallets. Continue reading ‘Artist Hanna von Goeler to discusses her ‘Currency Series,’ now on exhibit at HABEAS LOUNGE’

Marc Chandler has been covering the global capital markets in one fashion or another for nearly 20 years, working at economic consulting firms and global investment banks. Currently, he is the chief foreign exchange strategist at Brown Brothers Harriman. Recently, Marc was the chief currency strategist for HSBC Bank USA. He is a prolific writer and speaker and appears regularly on CNBC. In addition to being quoted in the financial press, Chandler is often a guest writer for the Financial Times. He also teaches at New York University, where he is an associate professor in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. For the HABEAS LOUNGE on Wednesday April 29th at 12:30, Marc will speak about the state of the economy and the future of the U.S. dollar. You can follow Marc’s work here ,  here, and here.

Join us this and every Tuesday, 12:30 - 1:15 for our weekly HABEAS TALK with psychotherapist James Masten. This professionally led group will give you the opportunity to find support, vent, get new ideas, build community, and help others.