To celebrate the Chicago Picasso's 50th anniversary, art historian and author Patricia Balton Stratton created a full-color coffee-table book telling the sculpture's story. "The Chicago Picasso: A Point of Departure" features never before published photographs and illustrations, as well as extensive interviews. Patricia Balton Stratton is also hosting a panel discussion about her book on August 15, 2017 at the Harold Washington Library. The event is from 6:00-7:30 p.m. and is free for everyone to attend. The program is presented as part of the City of Chicago's 2017 Year of Public Art. Patricia sat down with ABC 7 Eyewitness News to talk about the history of the Chicago Picasso and her new book.
Event: The Chicago Picasso: A Point of Departure Panel Discussion
Date: August 15, 2017
Hours: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Address: Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, Chicago
Admission/ Ticket Prices: Free
Link: www.chicagopicasso.com/