The Art League Book Club Reads “Finding a Likeness” by Nicholson Baker

Join us for a welcoming book club discussion of Finding a Likeness by Nicholson Baker. In this reflective memoir, Baker recounts his journey learning how to paint for the first time after years immersed in research on war and secrecy. Seeking renewal, he turns to art as a way to slow down, truly see, and reconnect with the world. Through trial, doubt, study, and persistence, Baker explores what it means to learn, to fail, and to try again. Our discussion will reflect on creativity, observation, and the quiet power of making art in challenging times.