Tuesday 16 April 2024 at 6.30 pm – Italian Institute of Culture, Pavilion Hall
Enea Bianchi provides the first in-depth introduction to the pioneering thought of 20th century Italian philosopher Mario Perniola. Examining Perniola’s entire oeuvre, this book pushes his philosophy in new directions by investigating the connection between his aesthetics and the philosophical underpinnings of dandyism. Rich in influences, from ancient Stoicism to Roman ritualism, baroque literature and avant-garde revolutionary movements, Perniola’s philosophy is wide-ranging.
Enea Bianchi obtained her PhD from the University of Galway, where she currently teaches, with a thesis on the philosophy of Mario Perniola. He is a member of the editorial board of the aesthetics and cultural studies journal Ágalma and, in 2022, was elected general delegate of the International Association of Aesthetics. He has published numerous articles on aesthetics, material culture and Perniola’s thought.
Free entry while places last. In English.
