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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Solito: A Memoir
DESCRIPTION:by Javier Zamora \nThis poignant memoir recalls Zamora’s harrowing journey from El Salvador to the United States\, making the dangerous trek alone at nine years old. Zamora reflects on the emotional toll of being separated from his family as well as fear of the unknown. Solito is a raw and powerful exploration of the immigrant experience\, particularly for unaccompanied minors\, while highlighting the courage and hope that define the journey of many seeking safety and a better life. This title is Kalamazoo Public Library’s Reading Together selection for 2025.  \n*Please note that the date for our discussion is a week earlier to accommodate for the author talk on March 15 at Chenery Auditorium.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/solito-a-memoir/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250416T150000
DTSTAMP:20250108T172853Z
CREATED:20241219T125817Z
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UID:10000768-1744812000-1744815600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: The House in the Cerulean Sea
DESCRIPTION:by TJ Klune \nThis heartwarming fantasy novel follows Linus Baker\, a government worker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. Linus is tasked with a special assignment to visit a mysterious orphanage on a secluded island\, where six magical children—each with unique and dangerous abilities—are cared for by their enigmatic guardian\, Arthur Parnassus. Linus forms deep connections with Arthur and the children\, challenging his rigid worldview and opening his heart. We will be discussing themes such as acceptance\, found family\, and the power of love and kindness as they relate to the JooYoung Choi exhibit.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250521T150000
DTSTAMP:20250422T145334Z
CREATED:20250321T162049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T145334Z
UID:10001050-1747836000-1747839600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Any Person is the Only Self
DESCRIPTION:by Elisa Gabbert \nEvery life is a unique experience but what commonalities unite us? How can our personal stories be relatable? Books\, music\, art—we may view these differently\, yet we relate to common themes. Gabbert considers how these perceptions influence our understanding in regard to artforms. These 16 essays look at who we are when we read a good book or see interesting art. These essays also grapple with how time and memory influence that experience. Join us to discuss these essays in conversation with themes showcased in Sourced from the ‘Zoo. We will meet in the gallery and look at pieces on display during our discussion.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-any-person-is-the-only-sel/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T150000
DTSTAMP:20250321T170956Z
CREATED:20250321T162426Z
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UID:10001051-1750255200-1750258800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Scarlet in Blue
DESCRIPTION:by Jennifer Murphy \nAt 15 years old\, Blue is ready to leave a life spent on the run with her eccentric artist mother\, Scarlet. For too long\, Blue and Scarlet have been hiding from HIM\, a shadow man Blue has never actually seen. Landing in South Haven\, Michigan\, they find a welcoming community\, but Scarlet’s dark history continues to follow them. This beautiful and gripping psychological thriller examines the powerful relationships between mother/daughter and trauma/art. Visit the Western Michigan Area Show following our discussion to view local artists.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-scarlet-in-blue/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250716T150000
DTSTAMP:20250716T173410Z
CREATED:20250321T163039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T173410Z
UID:10001052-1752674400-1752678000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Old in Art School
DESCRIPTION:by Nell Painter \nAbout this book: Celebrated historian Dr. Nell Painter shares her story of returning to art school at the age of 64. Painter illustrates her unique perspective by offering insights on the intersection of art and sexism\, ageism\, and racism throughout her personal journey to earning a BFA and MFA. This memoir will appeal to anyone who has ever been interested in taking an art class or pursuing something new at any age.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/old-in-art-school/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T150000
DTSTAMP:20250716T173427Z
CREATED:20250613T172814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T173427Z
UID:10001100-1755698400-1755702000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Once Upon a Prime: The Wondrous Connections between Mathematics and Literature
DESCRIPTION:by Sarah B. Hart \nAbout the Book: Dr. Sarah Hart argues that literature and mathematics complement each other in illustrating humanity’s journey. Books like Moby Dick\, Alice in Wonderland\, and Jurassic Park feature mathematical ideas that deepen their meaning. Through humor and insight\, this exploration reveals how recognizing math in literature can enrich our appreciation of both. The discussion will also tie these themes to the stunning visual experience of Leo Villareal: Interstellar\, connecting narrative\, numbers\, and art in compelling ways.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-once-upon-a-prime-the-wondrous-connections-between-mathematics-and-literature/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,In the Museum,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T150000
DTSTAMP:20250716T173450Z
CREATED:20250613T175652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T173450Z
UID:10001110-1758117600-1758121200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People
DESCRIPTION:by Imani Perry \nAbout the Book: Imani Perry explores the deep cultural and emotional ties between the history of Black people and the color blue. From indigo cloths traded during slavery to blues music’s blend of sorrow and resilience\, Perry weaves personal narrative\, history\, and art into a powerful meditation on race. Drawing on symbols like blue skies\, water\, and flowers\, she crafts a poignant\, original examination of Black identity that captures both the pain and beauty of the human experience.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-black-in-blues-how-a-color-tells-the-story-of-my-people-by-imani-perry/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,In the Museum,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T150000
DTSTAMP:20250904T155637Z
CREATED:20250613T181503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T155637Z
UID:10001120-1760536800-1760540400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: The Lantern of Lost Memories
DESCRIPTION:by Sanaka Hiiragi \nAbout the Book: The Lantern of Lost Memories tells the story of Mr. Hirasaki’s magical photo studio\, a gateway to the afterlife where the departed revisit their memories through a “spinning lantern.” Guests—including a kind yakuza\, a devoted teacher\, and a young girl—relive their past and choose one cherished moment to photograph. This emotional story celebrates memory\, love\, and beauty. Discussion will relate themes in the book with the exhibition Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-the-lantern-of-lost-memories/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,In the Museum,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T150000
DTSTAMP:20250912T134707Z
CREATED:20250911T152712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T134707Z
UID:10001141-1763560800-1763564400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Felon: Poems by Reginald Dwayne Betts
DESCRIPTION:Reginald Dwayne Betts tackles the complexities of life after incarceration through powerful poetry. Navigating themes of redemption\, fatherhood\, and identity\, his poems offer a deeply personal reflection on justice\, hope\, and the long road to healing. This collection informs Betts’s solo show Felon: An American Washi Tale in which Betts collaborated with artist Kyoko Ibe on sets made of “prison paper” sourced from clothes of incarcerated men. Discussion will tie into the themes and pieces presented in Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper. Please note that the author will not be in attendance for this event. \nFor more information about this event and the suite of programs with Reginald Dwayne Betts\, please visit kiarts.org/betts.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-felon-poems-by-reginald-dwayne-betts/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251217T150000
DTSTAMP:20250912T145425Z
CREATED:20250911T154412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T145425Z
UID:10001147-1765980000-1765983600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Everything She Touched: The Life of Ruth Asawa by Marilyn Chase
DESCRIPTION:This biography of Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa traces her journey from internment camps during WWII to becoming a renowned sculptor. The book explores her resilience\, innovative wire sculptures\, and dedications to arts education. Through personal stories\, Chase illuminates how Asawa’s identity\, experiences\, and vision helped her transform prejudice and hardship into creativity and public impact. Please note that the author will not be in attendance for this event.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-everything-she-touched-the-life-of-ruth-asawa-by-marilyn-chase/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T150000
DTSTAMP:20250911T155425Z
CREATED:20250911T155425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T155425Z
UID:10001154-1769004000-1769007600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: My Friends by Fredrik Backman
DESCRIPTION:Aspiring artist Louisa becomes enchanted by three figures nestled in the corner of a famous painting. Intrigued\, she embarks on a cross-country journey to uncover their story. Twenty-five years earlier\, in a coastal town\, four teenagers–misfits with bruised pasts–bonded over summer days on an abandoned pier\, forging fierce loyalty and creative escape. Their friendship inspired the painting\, and its legacy touches Louisa’s life in unexpected and emotional ways. Please note that the author will not be in attendance for this event.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-my-friends-by-fredrik-backman/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20251219T165533Z
CREATED:20251219T132713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T165533Z
UID:10001223-1771423200-1771426800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Kicks: The Great American Story of Sneakers by Nicholas Smith
DESCRIPTION:Author Nicholas Smith examines the history\, innovation\, and societal impact of sneakers in American life through marketing\, economic\, and cultural trends. Smith weaves together a story of how the sneaker evolved over the course of a century. As production methods were revolutionized\, the perception of this iconic footwear shifted as well\, making them into must-have shoes. Themes in this book will tie into Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-kicks-the-great-american-story-of-sneakers-by-nicholas-smith/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Future Now
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T150000
DTSTAMP:20251219T135701Z
CREATED:20251219T135701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T135701Z
UID:10001235-1773842400-1773846000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
DESCRIPTION:Alabama\, 1973. When nurse Civil Townsend begins work at the Montgomery Family Planning Clinic\, her goal is to care for her African American community. Among her patients are two poor\, young Black girls\, Erica and India. Civil learns that a terrible medical procedure has been inflicted on the girls without their consent and reports the crime. This historical fiction novel is inspired by true events and is the Kalamazoo Public Library Reading Together selection.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-take-my-hand-by-dolen-perkins-valdez/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260226T200929Z
CREATED:20251219T142014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T200929Z
UID:10001245-1776261600-1776265200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Mona's Eyes by Thomas Schlesser
DESCRIPTION:When ten year old Mona experiences a sudden\, brief loss of sight\, her grandfather Henry decides to give her a gallery of artworks to visit in her mind as she faces potential permanent blindness. Through fifty-two weekly trips to museums in Paris\, Mona receives an emotional art history education. Art lessons become tied to life lessons on love\, fear\, and beauty. Their relationship strengthens as Henry gives Mona more than a deep appreciation of art.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-monas-eyes-by-thomas-schlesser/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260317T143151Z
CREATED:20251219T143206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T143151Z
UID:10001250-1779285600-1779289200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Sneaker Marauders: Poems by Ran Walker and Van G. Garrett
DESCRIPTION:This short collaboration celebrates sneaker culture through poetry. Consisting of two parts\, part one is a micro saga-in verse about a quest to find sneakers but yields an even great discovery beyond shoes. Part two is a collection of prose poems\, a kind of mixtape\, which explores many aspects of sneaker culture from overarching artistic reflections to personal ties to footwear. Themes in this book will tie into Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-sneaker-marauders-poems-by-ran-walker-and-van-g-garrett/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Future Now
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260317T144351Z
CREATED:20260317T144351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T144351Z
UID:10001274-1781704800-1781708400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner by Natalie Dysktra
DESCRIPTION:Author Natalie Dykstra recounts the story of Isabella Stewart Gardner’s extraordinary life in this moving and illuminating biography. A Boston socialite\, Gardner lived a life full of passion but one which was also marked by grief. Dykstra delivers compelling insight into Gardner’s friendships\, world travels\, and her keen eye for collecting treasures all of which shaped the creation of the Stewart Gardner Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-chasing-beauty-the-life-of-isabella-stewart-gardner-by-natalie-dysktra/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T205406Z
CREATED:20260317T145319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T205406Z
UID:10001280-1784124000-1784127600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Learning to See by Elise Hooper
DESCRIPTION:Elise Hooper’s biography of Dorothea Lange follows her life from early successes running a portrait studio in San Francisco to her Depression-era work documenting America’s suffering and injustice. As she pursues her art through personal and professional turmoil\, Lange’s camera becomes a powerful tool for empathy\, reform\, and truth-telling\, even at great personal cost. This discussion will tie into themes in the exhibition For the People\, By the People.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-learning-to-see-a-novel-of-dorothea-lange-the-woman-who-revealed-the-real-america-by-elise-hooper/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T190521Z
CREATED:20260625T143313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T190521Z
UID:10001330-1787148000-1787151600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy in Art and Public Space by Irvin Weathersby Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Blending memoir\, cultural criticism\, and history\, author Irvin Weathersby Jr. challenges readers to examine American history and imagine more inclusive ways of honoring the past. The author intertwines the threads of his life and ancestry into the larger conversation about the stories told in these public spaces. Whose voices are uplifted and whose voices are left out? Themes in this discussion will tie into the exhibition For the People by the People: America at 250.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-in-open-contempt/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T184948Z
CREATED:20260625T152428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T184948Z
UID:10001341-1789567200-1789570800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray
DESCRIPTION:Harlem Rhapsody follows Jessie Redmon Fauset\, the literary editor of The Crisis magazine\, as she helps ignite the Harlem Renaissance while navigating a secret affair with W.E.B. Du Bois. As the first Black woman to hold this editorial position\, Jessie wastes no time uplifting those who will become some of the greatest voices of this legendary artistic movement. Victoria Christopher Murray explores ambition\, love\, race\, and the sacrifices behind artistic legacy and cultural transformation.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-harlem-rhapsody-by-victoria-christopher-murray/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T160219Z
CREATED:20260625T160219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T160219Z
UID:10001352-1791986400-1791990000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
DESCRIPTION:George Takei recounts his childhood imprisonment in Japanese American internment camps during World War II in this richly illustrated graphic novel. The memoir explores resilience and patriotism while connecting past injustices to discrimination. Blending history with storytelling\, the book urges readers to challenge prejudice in America. Themes in this discussion will tie into the exhibition Resilience. \nPlease note that this discussion will take place one week earlier than our usual meeting.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-they-called-us-enemy-by-george-takei/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Whistler by Ann Patchett
DESCRIPTION:Following a chance encounter at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, Daphne Fuller rekindles a tender relationship with her estranged stepfather Eddie Trott. Though many years have passed\, their early and profound connection drives the desire to reconnect at this stage in their lives. Intertwined with the story of a horse named Whistler\, Daphne and Eddie learn that family comes in many different forms. Themes in this discussion will tie into Among the Beasts.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-whistler-by-ann-patchett/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: What Artists Wear by Charlie Porter
DESCRIPTION:Fashion critic and curator Charlie Porter explores the fascinating connections between artists and their clothing. Highlighting a wide range of artists and styles from Basquiat to Warhol\, Porter creates a sweeping narrative. Whether curating personal identity\, extending their artistry\, or influencing public perception\, this collection of essays\, reflections\, and interviews is an interesting take on understanding art in its many different forms. Themes in this discussion will tie into Statement Pieces. \nStatement Pieces is organized in conjunction with Barrett Barrera Projects. Made possible by generous support from Diane & Randy Eberts and Heritage Community of Kalamazoo.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-what-artists-wear-by-charlie-porter/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Contrapposto by Dave Eggers
DESCRIPTION:Contrapposto follows Cricket\, a gifted young artist\, and Olympia\, the fearless friend who recognizes his talent\, across six decades. Their relationship shifts between friendship\, love\, collaboration\, and loyalty as they navigate the challenges of making meaningful work. Cricket is drawn to the act of creating\, while Olympia is more comfortable with the business of art. Against this backdrop\, Eggers explores artistic integrity\, commerce\, friendship\, and what it means to remain true to a creative life.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-contrapposto-by-dave-eggers/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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