Conversation: Homer’s Odyssey in Art and Popular Culture
@ The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Opening Thursday, August 27th, from 6PM - 7PM
The Odyssey, an Ancient Greek epic by the poet Homer, recounts the story of the hero Odysseus and his decade-long journey home from war. Three thousand years later, the tale continues to inspire artists, authors, playwrights, and filmmakers around the world.
Join Lisa Ayla Çakmak, Mary and Michael Jaharis Chair and Curator of Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium, and Ginia Shubik Sweeney, director of interpretation, as they discuss the influence of this iconic story on works from the Art Institute’s collection and consider the ongoing resonances it has with contemporary audiences.
This program is generously sponsored by the Boshell Family Foundation.
About the Speakers
Lisa Ayla Çakmak is the Mary and Michael Jaharis Chair and Curator of Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium at the Art Institute of Chicago. Prior to joining the museum in 2020, she spent 10 years at the Saint Louis Art Museum (SLAM), most recently as their Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Associate Curator.
Ginia Shubik Sweeney, director of interpretation at the Art Institute of Chicago, develops tools that connect visitors with works of art. She works closely with teams across the museum to present engaging narratives in the galleries, with the goals of sparking revelation, fostering close ties between people, and providing a tangible understanding of the past. Prior to joining the Art Institute in 2018, Ginia worked at the High Museum of Art, Atlanta. She holds an MA from Williams College and a BA from Columbia University, both in art history.
If you have any questions about programming, please reach out to museum-programs@artic.edu.
Closed captioning will be available for this program. For questions related to accessibility accommodations, please email access@artic.edu.
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