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Vital Theory 2014: Provisional Programme

This is a provisional programme for the day. BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE. 9:30-10:00 — Coffee and Registration 10:00-10:30  — Keynote speakers Dr Tracey Potts — Poppies and Bones: Kitsch and the Aesthetics of Remembrance Dr Andrew Goffey — TBA 10:30-12:15 — Position Papers The meanings of memory — by Stefanie Petschick This year Vital Theory asks the question …

Vital Theory 2014: The Meanings of Memory

“Vital Theory”, the annual symposium organised by the postgraduates at the University of Nottingham’s Centre for Critical Theory, is being held off-campus for the first time this year. The fourth ever “Vital Theory” will be held at the Nottingham Contemporary, an inviting venue which is perfect for this year’s theme: “The Meanings of Memory”. This …

Vital Theory 2014: Directions

Vital Theory 2014: The Meanings of Memory is being held at Nottingham Contemporary, an art centre in the Lace Market area of Nottingham’s city centre. These are the directions to the venue assuming one is coming from another part of the city or to Nottingham by either coach or train. If you are coming by car, …

Welcome

Vital Theory is an annual symposium organised by postgraduate students at the University of Nottingham’s Centre for Critical Theory. Now in its fourth year, participants will present on ideas of memory and commemoration. In contrast to reflections on the past, speakers also look to the future and consider how the digital age might affect our right …