The Life and Death of Charles Williams
Charis Recommends
The Prettiest Star by Carter Sickels (publication date May 19th, 2020)
Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian
The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
Past Event March 25, 2020 – April 30, 2020
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Presented by Charis Books and More
Virtual
Atlanta Contemporary and Charis Books and More are working together to curate a book and media list for our community. The book recommendations below are inspired by our current exhibitions and expand on reading lists provided by our artists Bojana Ginn and Craig Drennen, curator of THE END.
Support your local bookstore by ordering from Charis Books! Charis Book’s recommendations are linked to their website to purchase and Charis is helping you self-distance by offering $3 shipping.
We also recommend digital services like hoopla and Libby, where you can use your library card to access ebooks and audiobooks for free.
Bojana Ginn | On view in Chute Space
Colliding Worlds: How Cutting-Edge Science Is Redefining Contemporary Art by Arthur I. Miller
Language Of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief by Francis S. Collins
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
Beauty: The Invisible Embrace by John O’Donohue
Charis Recommends
Data Feminism by Catherine D'Ignazio and Lauren F. Klein
Craig Drennen, Curator of THE END IS NEAR! | On view in Contemporary On-Site
John Currin: The Dogwood Thieves by John Currin
Our Aesthetic Categories: Zany, Cute, Interesting by Sianne Ngai
Ignatz by Monica Youn
The Pornhub Podcast - The Pleasure Principle with Michele Maccarone
Lee Lozano: Dropout Piece by Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer
Charis Recommends
M Archive: After the End of the World by Alexis Pauline Gumbs
Octavia's Brood: Science Fiction Stories from Social Justice Movements
The Fifth Season (The Broken Earth #1) by N.K. Jemisin
Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
Severance: A Novel by Ling Ma
LYNX | On view in Sliver Space
Charis Recommends
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous: A Novel by Ocean Vuong
The Sympathizer: A Novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen
Night Sky with Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong
Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhhà Lai
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Charis Books and More
Together with their non-profit, Charis Circle, Charis Books and More fosters sustainable feminist communities, works for social justice, and encourages the expression of diverse and marginalized voices.
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VirtualUpcoming Events
April 27 / 2:00pm
Special Event
MuSEA Slow Reads
Folks get to activate MuSEA’s mobile library by relaxing at the Atlanta Contemporary and reading selected texts out loud to each other.
April 28 / 12:00pm
Contemporary Kids
Contemporary Kids
A free and interactive family-friendly program, Contemporary Kids introduces children to contemporary art and artists through approachable media and hands-on activities.
May 2 / 6:30pm
Contemporary Cocktails
Crafts + Cocktails
Join artist and educator Sherrice Adams for our adult craft night, Crafts + Cocktails.
