Deep thinkers, artists, and influencers comprise our roster of arts author speakers. They share what’s new, captivating, and currently influencing cultural conversations.
Amanda Lucidon Obama White House photographer, award-winning filmmaker, and New York Times-bestselling author
Ed Catmull Co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios, former president of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, and author of Creativity, Inc.
Mohsin Hamid Bestselling author of The Reluctant Fundamentalist, How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia, and Exit West
Rebecca Makkai Author of Pulitzer Prize-finalist The Great Believers and I Have Some Questions for You
Joan Nathan Expert in Jewish American cuisine and James Beard Award-winning author of Jewish Cooking in America
Najla Said Actress, playwright and author of the memoir Looking for Palestine: Growing Up Confused in an Arab-American Family
Alice Waters Chef, author, activist, and founder of Chez Panisse restaurant and the Edible Schoolyard Project
Michelle Zauner Frontwoman of Japanese Breakfast and author of New York Times bestselling Crying in H Mart