The Friday Night Club: A Novel of Artist Hilma af Klint and her Creative Circle by Sofia Lundberg, Alyson Richman, and M.J. Rose

With alternating storylines set in early 1900s Sweden and present day New York City, this historical fiction book considers the enduring power of Hilma af Klimt’s art.  Hilma, along with four female friends, known as The Five, gather together on Friday nights to perform seances in the hopes of receiving mystic visions. These visions would be messages from spirits who would help guide their artistic potential. In the present day, Eben Elliott is bringing the Hilma af Klimt art exhibition to The Guggenheim Museum.  During this process, Eben begins to uncover questions about The Five and the art they created.  As Eben continues his research he puts his professional and personal life at risk. Threads of history, passion, and destiny are woven together in this story that explores art, creativity, and the power of relationships. 

The Meader Fine Arts Library is a free resource open to the public during operation hours. The library is open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11am-3pm.  Books are available on loan for members.

All book discussions are free and open to the public.  Participants do not need to have read the book but it will help facilitate overall discussion. Pre-registration is encouraged.