Wilmette Public Library
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Armchair Travels
Art and Power
2026-08-06 13:00:00
2026-08-06 14:30:00
America/Chicago
Armchair Travels
What becomes of art and artists when they intersect with powerful forces- political, social, economic, or religious? David Blecher explores this through a visual journey from antiquity to today.
Wilmette Public Library - Auditorium
Thursday, August 06
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Wilmette Public Library
AuditoriumWhat becomes of art and artists when they intersect with powerful forces- political, social, economic, or religious? David Blecher explores this through a visual journey from antiquity to today.
Since his retirement from legal consulting, David Blecher has been a volunteer at the Art Institute of Chicago in a variety of roles currently as a volunteer educator creating tours for teachers who plan to visit the Art Institute with their students as well as a gallery volunteer discussing works of art with visitors in the galleries.
Armchair Travels is generously funded with a gift from the Rutherford Family Trust.
Photo: “Napoleon Crossing the Alps” by Jacques-Louis David
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From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.