🌟 Paths Converge: A Captivating Conversation 🌟

Join us for an inspiring dialogue featuring artist Whitney McVeigh, writer Henry Broome, and gallerist Alexander Caspari as they delve into McVeigh's new book Paths Converge: Infinite Strange Shapes, published by Sylph Editions. 📚✨

This remarkable book spans three decades of McVeigh's work, showcasing her transcribed notebooks, journals, letters, drawings, and photographs. Discover reflections on the past and insights into the ten-year journey of building a library. 📖🔍

The discussion will explore the intersection of art and writing, considering how artists articulate their thoughts through the written word and curate across different forms. A limited selection of books will be available for purchase during the event! 🛒🌟

In addition, Whitney McVeigh's solo exhibition, also titled Paths Converge, is currently on display at Encounter until 1st August 2026. Visit her exhibition, open Wednesday-Saturday from 12-19h (or by appointment) at Rua de São Bernardo 15, R/C, 1200-823, Estrela, Lisbon. 🖼️

About the Participants:

• Whitney McVeigh (b. New York, 1968) is a contemporary artist known for integrating writing into her art practice for over three decades, with residencies around the globe and significant exhibitions at notable institutions like the Getty Villa and The Royal Academy. 🌍🎨
• Henry Broome is a London-based writer and critic whose work appears in BOMB Magazine, Art Monthly, and Flash Art, focusing on urban poetics and shifting desires. 📝🏙️
• Alexander Caspari founded Encounter in 2014, curating over sixty exhibitions that highlight post-war and contemporary art. 🎭

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