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The abundance of real suffering tolerates no forgetting. This suffering demands the continued existence of art even as it prohibits it. It is now virtually in art alone that suffering can still find its own voice
Theodor Adorno
Welcome to Histories of Violence. A multi-media forum dedicated to exploring the theoretical, empirical and aesthetic dimensions to violence. Founded and Directed by Dr. Brad Evans, this trans-disciplinary project provides an open access platform for the specific purposes of academic and public engagement; knowledge transfer; political discussion; philosophical reflection; along with exhibiting works which directly engage the perennial problem afflicting human life. Amongst the sites key features include:
- Dedicated filmed symposia by international scholars
- Introductory lectures to key canonical thinkers
- Comprehensive author-specific resource hub
- Selected interviews
- Short films & Creative Reflections
- Online exhibitions/filmed readings by renowned artists, writers, and creative visionaries