Monthly Exhibition Tour: I SPY! Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders
December 12, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: High Museum of Art
Registration Required
Walter Wick (American, born Hartford, Connecticut, 1953), Flatland, from Can You See What I See? Hidden Wonders!, 2021, pigmented inkjet photograph, New Britain Museum of American Art, gift of Walter Wick and Linda Cheverton Wick. © 2021 Walter Wick.
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Can you see what I see? Join us as we explore the works of Walter Wick, one of the nation’s most famous photographic illustrators. Throughout his decades-long career, his award-winning books, including the I SPY! and Can You See What I See? book series, have captivated readers across cultures and generations, combining art, craft, and technology to inspire discovery and wonder.
This exhibition presents the largest survey of Wick’s work to date, which will celebrate his unique approach to storytelling through beloved works such as Yikes!, Clouds, and City Blocks from I SPY Fantasy along with rarely seen work, including his early photographs of optical illusions in nature, and numerous three-dimensional models upon which his photographs are based. The exhibition will delve into themes that have long fascinated Wick, including miniature worlds, optical illusions, “I spy” games, puzzle challenges, and the wonders of science.
Capacity is limited, and preregistration is required. Register by clicking on the button above and logging in to your account or by calling Member Services at 404-733-4575 (Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.).
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Designed for new members, or any members looking to get a fresh perspective, this leisurely tour offers an hour of looking and learning led by a High Museum of Art docent. Stools and assistive listening devices will be provided.
How do Walter Wick’s dazzling photographic worlds come to life?
Go behind the scenes with artist Walter Wick, in conversation with organizing curator Andrew Westover. Together, the speakers will explore Wick’s creative process, which is on display in the exhibition I SPY! Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders.
Dive into a world of imagination with the Young Professionals as we explore I SPY! Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders. Enjoy a scavenger hunt based on Walter Wick’s extensive body of work, get to know our friends at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s Young Professionals, and learn more about the exhibition with the help of a High Museum of Art docent!
Can you see what I see? Join us as we explore the works of Walter Wick, one of the nation’s most famous photographic illustrators. Throughout his decades-long career, his award-winning books, including the I SPY! and Can You See What I See? book series, have captivated readers across cultures and generations, combining art, craft, and technology to inspire discovery and wonder.
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