Syd Solomon and Kurt Vonnegut’s Wartime Experiences

Exploring the dualities of war—concealment and revelation, chaos and order—Solomon illustrates the complexities and nuances of military service, providing a visual representation of the psychological and emotional landscapes that Veterans navigate through his abstract art. His enduring friendship with fellow WWII Veteran and author Kurt Vonnegut further underscores these themes, inspiring Vonnegut’s novel Bluebeard and revealing how both men used their creative voices to process the lasting impact of war.

 

 

Thursday, April 17 | Doors open at 6 PM | Program begins at 6:30 PM A compelling discussion on Vonnegut’s experiences in WWII and how they shaped his writing, particularly in the novel Bluebeard.

Panelists include Julia Whitehead, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and CEO of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library, and Dr. Greg Sumner, author of Unstuck in Time: A Journey through Kurt Vonnegut’s Life and Novels. Moderated by Michael Jerome Plunkett, Executive Director of the Literature of War Foundation.