Events Public Programming for Arlene Shechet's "Full Steam Ahead" at Madison Square Park On the occasion of her first major public art installation at Madison Square Park in New York, Arlene Shechet has organized a number of public programs surrounding the exhibition. Find out more about the diverse range of engagements at the links below.Dianne Wiest Happy Days Samuel BeckettA collaboration between Arlene Shechet and Dianne WiestMonday – Friday, October 22 – October 26, 201812 PM – 1 PM In a sculptural costume designed by artist Arlene Shechet, two-time Academy Award Winner Dianne Wiest will perform pieces from Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days. Taking place within Shechet’s installation, Full Steam Ahead, the performance will allow passersby to come and go as it unfolds, to return for repeats over the course of the week, and to experience fragments as they move through the installation.David Salle Speaks on the WorkThursday, December 136 PM – 7 PM Andrianna Campbell Speaks on the WorkThursday, November 16 PM – 7 PM Join in lively discussions with artists and thinkers about Full Steam Ahead and public art. Kenneth Goldsmith (aka UbuWeb) in conversation with:Arlene Shechet, November 2Andrei Codrescu, November 6Rhonda Lieberman, November 13David Wondrich, November 20 Virginia Heffernan, November 27UbuWeb, December 412 PM – 1 PM Poet Kenneth Goldsmith will share his insights and inspiration. Read More Journal View All News Arlene Shechet Inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters May 24, 2023 Films Arlene Shechet and Laura Hoptman in Conversation Jan 26, 2023 Films Explore “STUFF” with Arlene Shechet Aug 01, 2022 Artist Projects Arlene Shechet at 'T' Space in Rhinebeck Jul 17, 2022 Events — Public Programming for Arlene Shechet's "Full Steam Ahead" at Madison Square Park, Oct 22, 2018