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Join Block Museum staff for a talk considering an artwork from the Block’s collection that reflects on the complexities of oppression, tradition, solidarity, and community, themes central to the 2024–25 One Book One Northwestern selection, The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich. 

Our Spring Quarter talk by Kirsten Lopez, Curatorial Coordinator, Collections Information and Digital Interpretation, will focus on Jean Pearson, from the series Theater Girl, for Life Magazine by W. Eugene Smith. The program will be facilitated by Isabella Ko, Engagement Coordinator and Educator.  

One Book One Northwestern (OBON) is a university‐wide reading program that aims to engage the campus in a common conversation centered on a carefully chosen, thought-provoking book. The Block is proud to partner annually with One Book to explore the themes of this shared text, selecting artworks from the museum collection that can broaden discussions. 

 Participation level – light, participants may share thoughts and questions throughout the talk via the Q&A chat box. 

Registration is required to receive a Zoom link for this event.