This lecture series explores contemporary perspectives and interdisciplinary theories on visual power relations. During the 2023/24 winter semester, Linda Hentschel, Lisa Deml and Anja Dreschke will be invited to present and discuss their research and work on issues of visual language, regimes of the gaze and power relations in contemporary media contexts.

7 November 2023 Linda Hentschel ( Mainz Academy of Fine Arts)

Lecture & discussion: Visibility relations are power relations. A look back at ‘Pornotopic Techniques of Viewing’

21 November 2023 Lisa Deml (Birmingham City University)

Lecture & discussion: Cruel Images, Cruel Intimacies: On situating the gaze on images of violence and conflict

5 December 2023 Anja Dreschke (University of Siegen)

Screening & discussion: The Tribes of Cologne (2010)

Please note: The screening begins at 5 pm sharp; the discussion will follow immediately afterwards.

The lectures are open to the public and take place every Tuesday from 6 pm to 8 pm (c.t.) in room A8 0-001. No registration is required.

Organised by: Marie Sophie Beckmann, Jakob Claus, Friederike Nastold