Conversation: Homer's Odyssey in Art and Popular Culture

The Odyssey, an Ancient Greek epic by the poet Homer, recounts the story of the hero Odysseus and his decade-long journey home from war. Three thousand years later, the tale continues to inspire artists, authors, playwrights, and filmmakers around the world.
Join Lisa Ayla Çakmak, Mary and Michael Jaharis Chair and Curator of Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium, and Ginia Shubik Sweeney, director of interpretation, as they discuss the influence of this iconic story on works from the Art Institute’s collection and consider the ongoing resonances it has with contemporary audiences.
This program is generously sponsored by the Boshell Family Foundation.
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