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Collage of five diverse artworks from the Hammer Museum Collections side by side. From left to right: 1) Contemporary painting of two embracing figures with surreal elements. 2) Post-impressionist style painting of trees with vibrant blues and greens. 3) Black and white illustration of a face with intricate patterns. 4) Japanese woodblock print style image of a figure in a checkered robe. 5) Photograph of a couple dancing, the woman in a black dress and the man in white

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Susan Orlean and Roxane Gay
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Susan Orlean & Roxane Gay on Libraries

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In The Library Book, Susan Orlean investigates the catastrophic Los Angeles Public Library fire of April 1986—still the largest library fire in American history—entwining cultural history, simmering mystery, and personal exploration. Roxane Gay, author of Bad Feminist and Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body, joins Orlean to discuss the crucial role of libraries as public spaces and repositories for collective history.

Coffee, tea, and book signing to follow.

Susan Orlean & Roxane Gay on Libraries

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