Culture, Media & Creative Industries @ Kings

Richard Howells, CMCI’s Professor of Cultural Sociology, is to give an Inaugural Lecture at King’s on: “What is Visual Culture –And Why Should We Care?”

In his talk, Howells will define visual culture as an academic field, especially as distinguished from art history. He’ll argue that art history is a subdivision of visual culture, and not vice versa. He will then proceed to make the case for the study of visual culture today. It is an argument that he promises will include some heretical departures from the orthodoxies of current thought in education and beyond.

The lecture will be followed by a wine and canape reception, and will be introduced by Professor Evelyn Welch, KCL’s Provost and Senior Vice President (Arts & Sciences).

Inaugural Lectures are a traditional way in which UK universities mark the appointment or promotion of new professors. They are open to both university members and the public. Richard Howells’ inaugural takes place on Thursday, May 10, 2018 in the Edmond J Safra Lecture Theatre, King’s Building, Strand Campus from 19:00 to 20:15. The reception follows.  It is open to all and free to attend, but booking is required via Eventbrite. Please click https://richardhowells.eventbrite.co.uk

Further details are available at: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/ahri/eventrecords/2017-2018/DPT-EVENTS/Howellsinaugural.aspx The event is organized by the King’s College London Arts & Humanities Research Institute.