Evenings with an Author

Name: The Art of Seeing with Thomas Schlesser and Alexandra Suich Bass
Start: 2025-09-10T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2025-09-10T20:30:00+02:00

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Month

April 2025
Tue April 8 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

Writing Characters from Family with Sheila Kohler

The American Library in Paris

In this intimate lecture, learn how to draw inspiration from family dynamics and memories to craft authentic, compelling stories and unforgettable characters.
Wed April 9 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

The Crisis of Culture with Olivier Roy

The American Library in Paris

Join French political scientist and professor Olivier Roy as he offers a profound exploration of identity politics.
Wed April 16 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

The End Of Enlightenment with Visiting Fellow David A. Bell

The American Library in Paris

In this special lecture, Historian David Bell traces the idea of progress to its Enlightenment roots and its evolution to the present.
Wed April 30 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

Ways of Seeing with Maira Kalman

Maison de la Poésie 157 Rue Saint-Martin, Paris, France

Join celebrated artist and writer Maira Kalman, the Library’s Spring 2025 Cultural Fellow, for an evening of art, words, and wit.
May 2025
Tue May 6 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

Ways of Seeing with Michael Pollan

The American Library in Paris

Join us for a deep dive into Michael Pollan's How to Change Your Mind, a #1 New York Times Bestseller that blends memoir, science, and history to examine the powerful potential of psychedelic substances.
Tue May 13 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

Joan Didion and the Myths of Hollywood with Alissa Wilkinson and Joanna Scutts

The American Library in Paris

New York Times film critic Alissa Wilkinson examines Joan Didion’s influence through the lens of American mythmaking.
Tue May 20 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

Meredith Whittaker, President of Signal

The American Library in Paris

Join Meredith Whittaker, President of Signal and a leading voice on tech ethics, for a crucial conversation on the rise of surveillance, the power of AI, and what we can do to fight back.
Tue May 27 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

Jeremy Eichler on Music, Memory, and the Second World War

The American Library in Paris

Discover how music bears witness to history in Jeremy Eichler’s genre-blurring book, Time’s Echo, on war, culture, and the enduring power of art.
June 2025
Tue June 3 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

Americans in Paris with Debra Bricker Balken and Éric de Chassey

The American Library in Paris

How Paris shaped a generation of American artists after World War II.
Wed June 11 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

David Chaffetz on Raiders, Rulers, and Traders

The American Library in Paris

From conquest to commerce: explore the lively history of the great horse empires that shaped civilization.
Tue June 17 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

Adventures in the Louvre with Elaine Sciolino

The American Library in Paris

Fall in love with the world's most famous museum through the eyes of bestselling author Elaine Sciolino.
September 2025
Wed September 10 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

The Art of Seeing with Thomas Schlesser and Alexandra Suich Bass

The American Library in Paris

Join us for a conversation on Schlesser\'s international bestseller, Mona’s Eyes, a moving story about art, family, and seeing the world while you still can.

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