Fri, Mar 23 7:00 - 8:00 PM Leavenworth Library Free |
TGIF: One-time Count, Milan Heger shares his book The Art of Freedom (Presentation) |
Sat, Mar 24 1:00 - 3:00 PM Bookstore Free |
Milan Heger signs his book The Art of Freedom (Book-signing) |
 The Art of Freedom by Milan Heger
Growing up in Slovakia in the 1960's, a naturally gifted artist finds his dreams of attending art school dashed. Unbroken, he reads restricted books and finds ways to pursue his art, finally coming to the realization that without freedom, art cannot thrive. Loosely based on the author's real life, The Art of Freedom offers a glimpse into growing up in a totalitarian regime where creativity is discouraged but not easily killed. It is a story of the undying human spirit, the courage to pursue your dreams, and the power of art to transcend and eventually provide the ultimate freedom.
Praise
"I have always been inspired by Milan Heger's creativity both as a fine artist and architect... brilliantly and with touching humanity portrays how art can be a key to multiple aspects of freedom." — Patricia Cameron, Curator Patricia Cameron Gallery
 "A life painted with dark and light. An artistic journey where youth prevails over the shackles of the iron curtain and love lost is found again. This novel could easily become a cinematic masterpiece." — Stephen McGehee, Director of Photography Los Angeles, CA
"A magical journey of an unusually talented artist, who experienced two very different political systems...The book masterfully invites the reader to join the artist on his cultural journey." — Evgeniy Voronin, Magician
About the Author
Milan Heger was born in Czechoslovakia during the Cold War era. His ambitions to explore faraway places had to be put on hold until 1991, when Milan and his family moved to the free world. Milan's life revolves around art and design. He writes regularly about art and architecture, contributing to national magazines and blogs. An avid tennis player and bike rider, Milan loves to spend his free time in the amazing outdoors of the Pacific North West. Learn more at: www.theartoffreedombook.com.
Buy a SIGNED copy of The Art of Freedom - $15.95
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