Book + Art: An Artist of the Floating World

Book + Art: An Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro

Sat, May 9, 2–3:30 p.m.

Explore the intersection of literature and visual art with An Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro. This moving novel examines memory, guilt and the shifting tides of history through the story of an aging artist confronting the aftermath of Japan’s World War II experience.

Participants are invited to read the book and join a guided discussion, followed by a gallery tour of That’s Entertainment: Japanese Prints and the Art of Leisure, led by Norton Museum staff.

E-books and audiobooks are available through the CloudLibrary app. The event is free, but space is limited. Preregistration is required at www.norton.org.

An Artist of the Floating World