Tour of Art Project at WaveCrest, Hyde Park
Single Session Class | Registration opens 8/28/2026 9:00 AM EDT
Tour Madeleine Segall-Marx's 10-year antiwar art project, Listening to the Enemy, installed in her barn in Hyde Park. The 25 large and diverse artworks represent, in a surprising way, the voices of people who have been caught in war. It centers on the idea that if you listen to your so-called "enemy," you might be less inclined to wage war on him.
The visit will begin at her home, where Madeleine will explain how the project developed and was built. Participants will then take a short walk to the barn to view the installation. The property also features sculptures and paintings by Madeleine and her late husband, Richard Marx. After the two-hour tour, all are welcome to explore the grounds and return to the house to view additional works. For those with stamina, Madeleine can tell stories for hours on myriad things. Refreshments will be offered!
Note: There are about 12 steps to get into the house. Entry to the barn involves a bit of walking across the grass and up a short, gentle slope. Participants are encouraged to visit listeningtotheenemy.com prior to the tour to become familiar with the project.
- The barn is located in Hyde Park. The Class Manager will provide the exact address before the session.
Madeleine Segall-Marx
Madeleine Segall-Marx a former instructor of figurative sculpture, splits her time between her SoHo, NYC and Hyde Park studios. She has won myriad awards for her work, including the Dutchess County Executive Arts Award to an Individual Artist. When president of the National Association of Women Artists, she developed programs for its members that involved social justice issues. Her journey in the Listening to the Enemy Project (supported by grants from NYSCA and the Puffin Foundation) led to her involvement with helping Iraqi refugees and with Nepal's Tharu population.