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From Dissident to President – The Life and Legacy of Vaclav Havel

  • Bohemian Benevolent & Literary Association 321 East 73rd Street New York, NY, 10021 United States (map)

An evening honoring the legacy and values of Vaclav Havel, featuring a pop-up exhibition of the bronze sculpture “Citizen/Disappearing Man” by Czech artist Olbram Zoubek and a seminar.

The seminar titled “Vaclav Havel’s Message to Young People” features Martin Palous, President of the Vaclav Havel Center, former Czech dissident, diplomat, and educator, and Stephanie Lehuger, philosopher, AI ethics expert, and author of the book “A Philosopher President: Vaclav Havel – An Ethics Without Compromise.”

The event will be followed by a wine reception.

Fee and open to the public. RSVP through Eventbrite.

The event is organized by the Vaclav Havel Center, in collaboration with the Czech Center New York, Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association and the Václav Havel Library in Prague.

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Later Event: December 16
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