RISD READS
RISD READS brings the RISD community together—in person and virtually—through books with the theme of creativity.
What are we reading?
The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing
Adam Moss
Patricia Childers 86 GD, Alexandra Christiana MArch 15 and Ruth-Anne Siegel 86 GD, co-leaders of RISD Reads, are excited to announce the group’s latest selection, The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing by Adam Moss.
RISD Reads is also hosting a virtual conversation about the work, focused on two of the essays in the book: the “Introduction” and “Enough About Me/What About Me? Barbara Kruger, A Life's Work”. To make this discussion more accessible, we have partnered with RISD's Fleet Library to provide access to a digital copy of these two essays. After you register for our virtual conversation we will provide a link to download the essays in your confirmation email.
Our virtual book discussions are always open to the entire RISD community, even if you didn’t have a chance to finish (or start!) the essays. We welcome and encourage open dialogue and the discussion of universal themes.
ABOUT THE BOOK
The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing by former editor of New York magazine Adam Moss is a collection of illuminating conversations examining the very personal, rigorous, complex and elusive work of making art.
What is the work of art? In this guided tour inside the artist’s head, Adam Moss traces the evolution of transcendent novels, paintings, jokes, movies, songs and more. Weaving conversations with some of the most accomplished artists of our time together with the journal entries, napkin doodles, and sketches that were their tools, Moss breaks down the work—the tortuous paths and artistic decisions—that led to great art. From first glimmers to second thoughts, roads not taken, crises, breakthroughs, on to one triumphant finish after another.
Read more on the Penguin Random House website.
Group Leadership
Patricia Childers 86 GD, Volunteer Leader
Alexandra Christiana MArch 15, Volunteer Leader
Ruth-Anne Siegel 86 GD, Volunteer Leader
Why Join RISD Reads?
- “Inspiration in my artistic practice and life in general”
- “Exposure to books I wouldn't normally pick”
- “The conversation was candid, deep, moving and timely. I was glad people felt comfortable enough to open up and connect.”
- “(The discussion host) did a brilliant job. Her questions personalized and brought everyone into the discussion.”
