– Title of the talk: More Strawberry than Strawberry: An Introduction to Jean Baudrillard’s Theories of Hyperreality and Simulation

– Speaker: Erin Steele

– Date and time: Friday 17 January at 7:30 pm

– Venue: Arthall, 8, triq Agius de Soldanis, Victoria, Gozo

– Description of the Event:

What do strawberries, Disneyland, and the First Gulf War all have in common?

They all feature in post-modernist philosopher Jean Baudrillard’s theory of hyperreality. But you’ll have to come hang out to find out more.

​Pop in, grab a glass of wine, and we’ll decipher Baudrillard’s Simulacra and Simulation (which partially inspired “The Matrix”) as we explore the relationships between reality, symbols, and society. Free entrance.

– About the Speaker:

Armchair philosopher and long-time Gozo resident, Erin Steele, enjoys pondering the complexities of human motivation and tackling controversial philosophical subjects. She returns to Arthall to discuss the theory of hyperreality by Jean Baudrillard. You might still remember her other talks at the gallery about anarchism, simulation, Marquis de Sade, Machiavelli… She is always ready to surprise us!

 

– Contact details Arthall:

 

Marta Obiols Fornell at arthallgozo@gmail.com or 77051564.

Visit: arthallgozo.com or https://www.facebook.com/ArtHallGozo

Address: 8, triq Agius de Soldanis, Victoria, Gozo. https://goo.gl/maps/UYnexMPz9SRRxD1R9