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\nMiskatonic Institute of Horror Studies – London<\/B>

\nInstructors:<\/b> Jack Sargeant

\nDate:<\/b> 7 January 2016

\nTime:<\/b> 7-10pm

\nVenue:<\/b> Horse Hospital<\/A>

\nAddress:<\/b> Colonnade, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 1JD

\nPrices:<\/b> \u00a310 advance \/ \u00a38 concs<\/A> \/ \u00a311 on the door \/ season tickets \u00a340 coming shortly

\nMiskatonic website<\/A>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Building on Jack Sargeant\u2019s previously published research on J.G. Ballard, this talk explores Ballard in the realms beyond literature, looking at his graphics, use of performance and the infamous Crashed Cars exhibition as well as the short film Crash<\/I>, in relation to the aesthetic \u2018perversions\u2019 that emerged around his ground-breaking 1970s novels. The talk offers an exploration of Ballard\u2019s radical experimental work, and traces its influence into the subcultural mise en sc\u00e8ne of the era and beyond.<\/p>\n

The talk will include a screening of The Unlimited Dream Company<\/I> (dir: Sam Scoggins, 1983, 24 mins).<\/p>\n

This is the first lecture of the Spring 2016 semester. The semester runs from January to May. Season tickets will be available shortly.
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About the instructor<\/B><\/p>\n

As an author Jack Sargeant\u2019s work has been described as ‘dangerously inspirational’. His numerous books include Against Control<\/I>, Deathtripping: The Extreme Underground<\/I> and Naked Lens: Beat Cinema<\/I> (like Deathtripping<\/I> now in its third English language edition). His forthcoming book Flesh and Excess on Underground Film<\/I> is due for publication in late 2015. He has written on film and culture for numerous books, anthologies and journals, and introductions for books by Lydia Lunch, Romain Slocombe, Joe Coleman and for William Burroughs\u2019s Unforgettable Characters<\/I>. He writes a regular column for FilmInk<\/I>, and has written for The Wire<\/I>, Xochi 23<\/I>, Fortean Times<\/I>, World Art<\/I>, Real Time<\/I> and many other publications. Jack has frequently appeared as a documentary interviewee in films including Blank City, The Advocate for Fagdom<\/I> and Llik Your Idols<\/I>. He is regularly called upon to assist in research for television and film documentaries. In addition to writing, Sargeant has lectured on underground film and culture, beat culture, William Burroughs and many other topics across the world. He has curated numerous film and art events, including co-curating the critically acclaimed \u2018Sex\u2019 at Melbourne\u2019s Strange Neighbour gallery. He is currently programme director for the Revelation Film Festival in Western Australia.<\/p>\n

About the Miskatonic Institute:<\/B><\/p>\n

Named for the fictional university in H.P. Lovecraft\u2019s literary mythos, The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies is a non-profit, community-based organization that started in Canada, founded by Kier-La Janisse in March of 2010. The school currently has branches in Montreal and London, with Miskatonic London operating under the co-direction of Kier-La Janisse and Electric Sheep Founder\/Editor Virginie S\u00e9lavy. <\/p>\n

All classes take place at the historic Horse Hospital, the heart of the city\u2019s underground culture. Individual class tickets are \u00a310 advance \/ \u00a311 on the door \/ \u00a38 concessions and will be available 30 days in advance of each class. Season tickets are \u00a340 and will be available shortly. <\/p>\n

The course dates of the Spring semester are 7 January, 11 February, 10 March, 14 April, 12 May. For the full details of the course please check the Miskatonic website<\/A>. For all enquiries, please email Miskatonic.london[at]gmail.com.<\/p>\n

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