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Join Marmo Cafe & Gallery for an afternoon with author Ellen Levy, as she reads her new release, A Book About Ray, published by MIT Press. Marmo will offer a special aperitivo menu with unique small plates and drinks available for purchase. The reading is from 4:00-6:00p, but come early to get food and beverage. 

This beautifully crafted book explores the life and work of Ray Johnson, a collage artist and mail art pioneer known as New York’s most famous unknown artist. Levy’s writing draws readers into Johnson’s world, offering fresh insights into his circle of contemporaries, including Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, and Jasper Johns. Whether you’re a seasoned admirer or new to Johnson’s work, A Book About Ray paints an intriguing portrait of an American original whose influence on art—and even the U.S. Postal Service—endures today.