“Trading Practices” – A Conversation with Amor Towles and Erik Madigan Heck

Amor Towles
NYT bestselling novelist, author of “A Gentleman in Moscow” (2019)

Erik Madigan Heck
Artist and photographer, author of “The Tapestry” (2024)

Join us for Literatur Café, a series of conversations on literature, translation, the art of writing, and literary reception. “Trading Practices” examines the intricate ways in which art and literature not only reflect but also shape one another, drawing on shared influences and intersecting paths.

In this conversation, acclaimed writer Amor Towles and renowned artist Erik Madigan Heck will talk about their mutual inspiration, as well as the influence of painters like Gustav Klimt. They will explore visual pieces and literary themes in terms of color, form, sensuality, and historical context. The artists' journeys, particularly their fateful meeting aboard the Orient Express, provide a unique backdrop to their ongoing dialogue, grounded in the geography and cultural heritage of Central Europe.

A Gentleman in Moscow will be available for purchase. You can bring your own book or buy a copy and have it signed. The event will take place in the Klimt Gallery on the second floor of Neue Galerie New York.