On Looking and Travel: Art, Place, and the Imagination

Speaker:
Pico Iyer
Date:
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Venue:
Art Institute of Chicago
City:
Chicago
Category:
Wisdom & Consciousness
Admission:
$20-$50

About This Event

Travel writer Pico Iyer considers how art and place shape the inner life of the traveler, drawing on literary and visual examples from around the world. The talk pairs personal reflection with reflections on how museums foster cross-cultural understanding.

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A curated event at Art Institute of Chicago. Recommended by The Mindful City.

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