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THE ARTFUL STORY OF TRADER JOE’S w/ DEBBIE WELLS AND JULIE AVERBACH

Let Debbie Wells of Artful Buzz introduce you to the world of Trader Joe’s, the marketplace with an unexpected, yet amazing treasure trove of art! Meet Julie Averbach, author of The Art of Trader Joe’s, a beautifully designed book based on her award-winning thesis while a student at Yale University. The author visited more than 150 stores nationwide to see how the Trader Joe’s brand elevates the ordinary grocery store into a joyful, creative experience. Averbach has been featured in Artnet News, CNN, CNBC and is a viral sensation on social media. You can purchase her book on Amazon (and there is even an option for an autographed book).

Learn how to appreciate the grocery store as an art gallery from brown paper grocery bags to product packaging, handmade signs, and their newsletter. Many TJ images, from ancient Roman sculpture, 19th century cartoons to classic works of art, have roots in art history and other pop-culture references. Averbach explores how Trader Joe’s art departments transform and parody ancient art, vintage cartoons, and countless masterpieces for their brand. It’s the perfect lecture for foodies and art-lovers alike!

Debbie Wells is the President of Artful Buzz, a company that offers art lovers of all levels in-person tours of museums and art galleries, as well as lectures and virtual programming on all things art. Debbie is a graduate of Parsons School of Design (BFA/MA), Past President of the Art League of Long Island and an Artist Member of the historic Salmagundi Club. She is expert in all things art, including museum and gallery curator, NY tour guide, graphic designer, arts journalist, muralist, photographer, art historian, and more. Her popular free e-newsletter, Artful Morning Brew, is read by over 2,200 art-lovers in NYC and beyond. For more information, visit www.artfulbuzz.com