The Art League Book Club Reads “Ways of Seeing” by John Berger

Originally published in 1972 and based on John Berger’s groundbreaking BBC television series, Ways of Seeing challenges readers to question how we look at art—and how culture, history, advertising, gender, and power shape what we see. Berger argues that images are never neutral, inviting us to examine not only works of art but also the visual world that surrounds us every day.

Whether you’re an artist, collector, student, or simply curious about art, this lively discussion will explore why Berger’s ideas continue to influence contemporary conversations about visual culture more than 50 years after the book’s publication. No background in art history is required—just bring your curiosity and your thoughts.

Come prepared for an engaging conversation about one of the most thought-provoking books ever written about looking at art.