Talk Events

September 5, 2026 | 2 - 3 p.m.

Behind the Scenes with Walter Wick, Artist and Author of I SPY! and Can You See What I See?

Go behind the scenes with artist Walter Wick, in conversation with organizing curator Andrew Westover. Together, the speakers will explore Wick’s creative process, which is on display in the exhibition I SPY! Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders. From constructing intricate miniature scenes to experimenting with optical illusions, from transforming everyday objects to puzzles packed with whimsical surprises, learn how Wick’s world-famous books like I SPY! and Can You See What I See? were created.

September 10, 2026 | 6 - 9 p.m.

Beyond Mammy: A Century of Art, Southern Memory, and the Ethics of Storytelling

Join the High Museum of Art and the Atlanta History Center, both marking their 100th anniversary this year, to explore the process of telling stories about Black history and representation in Atlanta.
Simone Leigh