The Interwar Left

About the program:

"Critical Theory Discourse" is a conversational gathering led by DVAA Exhibitions & Programming Director, Bryant Girsch. This program allows DVAA members to tackle challenging works of art theory and history together.

About this event:

This month's "Critical Theory Discourse" session will focus on the Interwar Left. We will be discussing The Aesthetic Dimension (chapter 1), by Herbert Marcuse and Art and the Social World: The Frankfurt School, essay by John W. Murphy.

Extra Credit:

Don't think the Frankfurt School is relevant today? Read this 2019 Vox article on FS's critical theory in the age of Donald Trump: https://www.vox.com/conversations/2016/12/27/14038406/donald-trump-frankfurt-school-brexit-critical-theory  

How to Participate:

Due to enforced social distancing, Critical Theory is going digital! To maintain the safety of our Members and staff, we will be hosting a ZOOM conference instead of an in-person discussion.

To participate in the digital program: register for the event, download and read the pdfs, and then join the discussion on ZOOM and enter the Meeting ID: 782-504-382