> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://hyperallergic.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Experience Lost Lectures NY Two in Photos - URL: https://hyperallergic.com/experience-lost-lectures-ny-two-in-photos/ - Published: 2015-06-10T18:26:57.000Z - Updated: 2025-11-24T16:31:17.000Z - Description: The magnificent industrial scenery at Building #269 (The Agger Warehouse), tucked away inside the Brooklyn Navy Yard, set the stage for a truly unforgettable night for our second Lost Lectures NY. - Author: Angela Cruz - Tags: Art, Events, The Lost Lectures, #wp, #wp-post, #image-position-hidden, #Import 2025-11-24 07:08 (2014, 2015, part 2) ![_S0A2323](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a2323.jpg) Lost Lectures NY Two (all photos by Tod Seelie) The magnificent industrial scenery at Building #269 (The Agger Warehouse), tucked away inside the **Brooklyn Navy Yard**, set the stage for a truly unforgettable night for our second Lost Lectures NY. ![Hyperallergic's Hrag Vartanian welcoming everyone and introducing Lost Lectures NY Two.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a0797-1.jpg) Hyperallergic’s Hrag Vartanian welcoming everyone and introducing Lost Lectures NY Two We had over 700 people join us for this one-night underground lecture series, which featured: journalist **Jon Ronson**; indie filmmaker **Josephine Decker**; urban explorer **Steve Duncan**; busker–turned–street activist **Andrew Kalleen**; contemporary artist **Diana Al-Hadid**; poet, artist, and novelist **Tao Lin**; and **Kazu Makino** of **Blonde Redhead.** We’d like to give special thanks to all of the speakers who shared their stories and ideas. We’d also like to thank our awesome partners: **Brooklyn Brewery**, who lovingly provided beer for the entire event; **ZICO Coconut Water**, who kept us hydrated all evening; **Rekorderlig Cider**, for the tasty beverages; **Transportation Alternatives** and **Spinlister** for the free bike valet; and **Moleskine**, who brought in graphic journalist [**Lori Richmond**](http://www.loridraws.com/?ref=hyperallergic.com) to document the evening (stay tuned for her recap soon!) ![Zia Green Chile Co. and Butter & Scotch set-up shop out back to provide treats in between talks.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a0555.jpg) Zia Green Chile Co. and Butter & Scotch set up shop out back to provide treats in between talks. Thank you to **ATD Productions**, who gave us light and sound, and **DevilBunny Events** for all your help with the event. And thanks to our amazing food vendors, **Zia Green Chile Company** and **Butter and Scotch**, for providing tasty treats. Thank you to everyone who came and helped make the night very memorable. See the full gallery of images [**here**](https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153355780839812.1073741827.90675054811&type=3). Videos from the evening will be posted [**here**](http://www.thelostlectures.com/talks/?ref=hyperallergic.com) in the next few weeks. *All photos below are courtesy the photographer, Tod Seelie.* ![Full house at Lost Lectures NY Two](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a1588-1.jpg) Full house at Lost Lectures NY Two ![_S0A0748](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a0748.jpg) Everyone getting settled before the programming begins! ![_S0A0904 (2)](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a0904-2.jpg) Julian Kosicki-Slawinski, founder of The Lost Lectures UK, recaps some great highlights from last year’s first ever Lost Lectures NY, with Dev Hynes of Blood Orange featured on screen. ![_S0A1164](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a1164.jpg) And so it begins! Jon Ronson kicks off Lost Lectures NY Two. ![_S0A1059 (1)](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a1059-1.jpg) Jon Ronson speaking about his investigations into public shaming ![_S0A1439](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a1439.jpg) Josephine Decker helped us unleash our inner beasts and surprised us all with her engagement. ![_S0A1518 (1)](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a1518-1.jpg) Urban explorer Steve Duncan leading us through his journeys inside endless NYC tunnels ![_S0A1796 (1)](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a1796-1.jpg) Andrew Kalleen, joined by several of his musician friends, giving never-before-seen performances focusing on activism off the L train ![_S0A1957](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a1957.jpg) ![_S0A1837 (1)](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a1837-1.jpg) ![_S0A2349 (1)](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a2349-1.jpg) Backyard view from the docks ![_S0A2131](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a2131.jpg) Artist Diana Al-Hadid diving into the intricacies of Lebanese caves ![_S0A2210](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a2210.jpg) ![_S0A2281 (1)](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a2281-1.jpg) Tao Lin taking us through MS Paint renderings of his thoughts ![_S0A2429](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a2429.jpg) Kazu Makino closing the evening with her visual mapping of Blonde Redhead’s experiences in NYC ![_S0A2006 (3)](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a2006-3.jpg) This view was the best way to end the evening. ![_S0A1799](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2015/06/s0a1799.jpg) *Lost Lectures Two took place on Friday, June 6, 7–11pm, at Agger Warehouse (Brooklyn Navy Yard).*