Public Book Club | Iris Apfel: Accidental Icon

Do you love reading, and need somewhere to share that “just finished a book” energy? Come join our Public Book Club!

Created to foster intentional and meaningful conversations related to the exhibitions and art at the museum, the Book Club connects museum guests, volunteers, and staff in a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Each month, we’ll meet in the museum library to read and discuss a recent work connected to the museum’s mission and artworks, and make space for everyone to engage in critical conversations and sharing.

This month, we’re discussing Iris Apfel’s Iris Apfel: Accidental Icon, in which the author discusses her rise to fame in the fashion world and how she made a name for herself at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Fun, witty, and fascinating, the book combines stories, essays, and musings by the 96-year-old, globally acclaimed fashion icon with over 180 illustrations and photographs. Museum staff members can pick up their free book copy at the library front desk.

We hope to see you there!

Free, no tickets required.