Care in the Ruins (roundtable discussion)

This event is part of Cassie Thornton’s Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) fellowship. The roundtable discussion will focus on strategies for practising care amidst the ruins: how can we engage in acts of solidarity, of rest, and of vital healthcare, when societal infrastructures fail?

In addition to artist Cassie Thornton, two guest speakers will be taking part: Dr Valeria Graziano, researcher and one of the conveners of Pirate Care, a research project and network which stands for a common care infrastructure; and writer Evie Muir, whose work advocates for rest, healing and resistance as abolitionist praxis.

Loughborough colleagues Dr Jade French (English and the Health Humanities), Dr Victoria Browne (International Relations, Politics and History), and Dr Catherine Coveney (Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy) will introduce how their work aligns with the question of care in the ruins, from research in the health humanities, ageing studies and intergenerational care, to the politics of reproduction, to the sociology of sleep and chronic illness. Cassie’s visit is also supported by Dr Rachael Grew (International Relations, Politics and History), whose research looks at the concept of the ‘monstrous’ in relation to genders, bodies and identities. The discussion will be moderated by Radar Curator Dr Lucy Lopez.

Accessibility

International House has step-free access into the building. If you have any access requirements please let LU Arts know via the booking form or email LUArts@lboro.ac.uk in advance of booking.

Photography

Please note that photography and/or filming will be taking place at this event. If you do not consent to your photograph being taken/being filmed and this being used by Radar/LU Arts and Loughborough University for publicity purposes, then please alert the photographer/videographer at the event.