Book Discussion: The Friday Night Club: A Novel of Artist Hilma af Klint and Her Creative Circle

With alternating storylines set in early 1900s Sweden and present-day New York City, this historical fiction book considers the enduring power of Hilma af Klint’s art. Hilma, along with four female friends, collectively known as The Five, gather together on Friday nights to perform seances in the hopes of receiving mystic visions. These visions would be messages from spirits who would help guide their artistic potential. In the present day, Eben Elliott is bringing the Hilma af Klint art exhibition to The Guggenheim Museum. During this process, Eben begins to uncover questions about The Five and the art they created. As Eben continues his research he puts his professional and personal life at risk. Threads of history, passion, and destiny are woven together in this story that explores art, creativity, and the power of relationships.