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“Pictures for Charis” Book Club with Kelli Connell

Kelli Connell's book, "Pictures for Charis"

Kelli Connell, "Pictures for Charis" (2024)

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Join artist Kelli Connell for a special “Book Club” program at the Center for Creative Photography. Attendees will receive an excerpt from Connell’s Pictures for Charis (2024) in advance. During the program, Connell will read from her text and lead a discussion about the work, the relationship between text and image, and the process of creating both the publication and accompanying exhibition.

Advanced RSVP is required, and capacity is limited. RSVP here.
Please note: Each attendee must RSVP individually in order to receive the book excerpt prior to the event.

About the book:
Pictures for Charis offers a groundbreaking work by artist Kelli Connell, synthesizing text and image, while raising vital questions about photography, gender, and portraiture in the twenty-first century. Copies are available for purchase on site at the Welcome Desk; CCP members receive a 10% discount.

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