What can the arts and literature do in the face of enormous catastrophe? Help us celebrate the vital necessity of art!
Date and time
Wed, 30 March 2022
16:30 – 18:30 BST
Location
Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Lichfield Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1DU
About this event
We are currently living through what feels like an unending series of international crises that are having a major impact on individuals and societies across the globe: a pandemic, war, and climate change are posing pressing questions about the future of an already precarious planet earth. What can the arts and literature do in the face of enormous catastrophe? Research shows that reading, writing, and other creative engagement can benefit wellbeing: it can relieve stress, anxiety and depression and forge a stronger community, for instance. What other effects can arts and literature have besides offering solace and critical perspectives? How can fiction help to counter fake news? How can it ameliorate trauma?
The Centre for Transnational and Transcultural Research invites you to this literary salon that brings together students and staff from the Humanities and beyond with the public to ask questions about the role of literature, culture and the arts in society – especially at a time of crises. You’ll be able to enjoy performances of literary work and engage in debates about the role of culture in our world – but most of all celebrate the vital necessity of art.
Performances and panel discussions with:
Max Berghege
Dr Daisy Black
Dr Lisa Blower
Dr Aidan Byrne
Charlotte Dunn
Dr R. M. Francis
Professor Sebastian Groes
Madison Miller
Ifemu Omari
Nneoma Otuegbe
Daniel Wiles
Core Opulence Music 