Book Club: Sue Prideaux

Sue Prideaux, a prize-winning biographer known for her captivating works on Nietzsche and Munch, explores the intriguing life of Paul Gauguin in her latest book. She reveals Gauguin's unexpected stint as an investment banker and his unique marriage. The discussion dives into his transformation from banker to artist, the challenges he faced in Paris, and his later life in Tahiti, where he championed anticolonial activism. Notably, she shares why she begins with an analysis of his decayed teeth, shedding light on Gauguin’s health and legacy.