Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5 to 7 p.m.
To See as Mary Sees: Marian Art and the Crisis of Attention
Lecture by author Jonathan Malesic


Can art combat digital distraction? Beyond focused contemplation, art offers models of attention. Mary, a paramount example in Western art, reveals attention is more than just focus; she's also distractible for good reason. Marian art prompts us to reconsider if digital-age "distraction" might be vital to Christian spiritual life.
Presented in partnership with Marquette University's Department of Theology.
This event will take place in Marquette University's Sensenbrenner Hall, 1103 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53233