John Wilde

Learn about the art of former Cooksville resident, John Wilde, at an exhibition of his works at the Chazen Museum of Art in Madison. This show closes just before the Cooksville Community Center presentation on John's life and work. For more information, see http://www.chazen.wisc.edu/Exhibitions/PressRelease.asp?PID=150&date=May%2029,%20through%20July%2025,%202010&loc=Mayer%20Gallery

John Wilde – Good Things in Cooksville, Sunday, August 1, 2:00 p.m.
Virginia Francis, a Chazen Art Museum docent, will give a brief presentation on John Wilde and his place in the 20th century art world. She will then facilitate an audience participation discussion about John, which will allow the audience to share memories about our former neighbor who died in 2006. John referred to himself as an “American Magical Realist Artist.” Cooksville had a special place in his heart, which is the theme for the presentation. This event is scheduled as a special event for the residents of the village and friends of John and Shirley Wilde. Some of John's artwork will be available to view. There is no fee for the event.