Welcome to our discussion series on short readings in art + cultural theory. Open to the public and hosted at various locations across Austin. Always on a Thursday, always 7-9pm. Check below for dates and selected readings!

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UPCOMING 10/10

Reading:

“How to Tell When We Will Die: On Pain, Disability, and Doom.” Johanna Hedva

7-9pm October 10th, 2024

Halcyon (218 W 4th St)

  • We’ll be reading the introductory essay (~30 pgs) by disability activist and artist Johanna Hedva

  • This evening’s reading will be facilitated by Devin Alejandro-Wilder

  • 4D THEORY THURSDAY is produced by concept animals.

  • Free and open to the public.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND READ AHEAD

PAST READINGS

  • SCENES: "The Art Scenes" Jozef Kovalčik

    Season 0: February 2022

    Link to PDF

  • BEAUTY : "Beauty Knows No Pain" Documents of Contemporary Art and "Blood and Beauty " Cynthia Freeland

    Season 1: 02/23/23

    Link to PDF

  • CRAFT: "The Distinction between Art and Craft" Sally Markovitz

    Season 1: 03/23/23

    Link to PDF

  • POST-INTERNET "The Image-Object Post Internet" Artie Vierkant

    Season 1: 04/27/23

    Link to PDF

  • 3D Additivist Manifesto

    Season 2: 6/27/24

    Link to PDF

  • Xenopoetics Interview of Amy Ireland

    Season 2: 7/11/24

    Link to PDF

  • Queer Phenomenology: Sara Ahmed

    Season 2: 7/18/24

    Link to PDF