February 1, 2019 | 6 pm – Midnight
Night of Ideas is a worldwide event that celebrates the stream of ideas between countries, cultures, and generations. Each year, people around the globe come together to learn about and discuss the latest discoveries and issues facing the world today.
L.A. lineup includes “Liminal Soundbath” with Jónsi (of Sigur Rós), Alex Somers, and Paul Corley; vegan fashion show produced by Le Frenchlab; panel discussions and mini-talks on the environment and future cities with U.S. and French thought leaders; live DJs and musical performances; French film screenings; science speed dating and much more.
Facing Our Time
NHM, in collaboration with the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles, will present this year’s Los Angeles program for Night of Ideas.
This year’s theme, “Facing Our Time,” explores global challenges around ecological and climate change through the lenses of science, nature, and art.
Join us as we fill our Museum with intellectuals, researchers, musicians, and artists who will bring to life questions related to the nature of our current political, social, and ecological moment, ways to effect change in response, and the power of imagination and creativity. It’s a night of engaging discussions, live music, pop-up performances, food, readings, art installations, screenings and much more, in celebration of the rich cultures of the U.S. and France.
Free Event with Reservation
Sound bath tickets will be distributed onsite during the event at 6:30 pm on a first come, first served basis.
Pre-reserved tickets are not available at this time. Sign up for updates on when we will release additional tickets and information for this event.
PANELS (45-60 mins)
North American Mammal Hall, Level 2
Each discussion forum in the North American Mammal Hall will be moderated by Patt Morrison, L.A. Times journalist, author and Emmy-winning television and radio host.
6:30 pm: Climate Economics with Robert Lempert and Nathalie Blanc
7:45 pm: Human Adaptability with Christian Clot and Shane Campbell-Staton
9 pm: Green Cities with Lauren Faber O’Connor and Matt Petersen
10:15 pm: Animal Biodiversity with Yves Frenot, Ursula K. Heise, and Mark Gold
MINI LECTURES (20 mins)
Age of Mammals Gallery, Level 1
6:30 pm: Sustainable Architecture with Philippe Rahm
7:15 pm: Bringing Life Back to Barren Land with Valer Clark and Juliette Roy
8:15 pm: What Future Without Nature with Bruno David
9 pm: Lessons from Past Civilizations Affected by Climate Change with Damien Leloup
9:45 pm: Hot Weather, Hot Wine with Kevin Pogue
10:45 pm: Extreme Environments with Francois-Michel Le Tourneau
SCREENINGS / TALKS
3D Theater
7:00 pm: Building in a time of collapse with Nicola Delon, Architect and Kulapat Yantrasast, moderated by Jon Christiansen
8:20 pm: Climaticism: Literature in the Era of Global Warming with Philippe Rahm, Caroline Ford, and Karen Tei Yamashita, moderated by Dominic Thomas
9:40 pm: Screening of film 16 Sunrises
SCREENING
Gem & Mineral Hall, Level 1
7:30 pm: Screening of A Border in the Jungle with introduction by Francois-Michel Le Tourneau
BLACK MARKET OF KNOWLEDGE/ SCIENCE SPEED DATE
Rotunda – Level 1
6:30 pm – 8 pm
LA Mammals with Miguel Ordeñana
What is a Garder’s Role in Today’s World? with Daniel Feldman
Changing Oceans with Regina Wetzer
In Defense of Synthetic Smells with Saskia Wilson-Brown
How and Why Do People Eat Bugs? with Aly Moore
Anthropocene with Emily Lindsey
8:30 pm – 10 pm
Survival Tips from a Physicist with Clifford Johnson
Invasive Species with Jann Vendetti
Dangerous Cocktails: Sea Water and Minerals with Aaron Celestian
Philosophy of Scientific Inquiry with Kirk Fitzhugh
