Manifesto Press is about to publish the third volume of the writings of Hans Hess, titled ‘Art and Ideology’. We believe that whilst art plays a central role in our lives as an expression of class relations and power – whether we know it or not – in the last 100 years, in the words of eminent Marxist art critic Hans Hess, “The goods have become the gods.”
At Manifesto Press, we don’t believe in just publishing and selling books, we have also made a name for ourselves creating space for creative and critical consideration of the role of art and its potential.
So our launch, this Saturday ‘Art in the age of degenerative capitalism.‘ promises to be something different again as we invite activists, artists, trade unionists and socialists and those interested in the arts to a participatory event, which includes resident visual and sound artists. We would like to invite you too.
Entry is FREE. Street food will be provided. Those participating will receive a free ‘Hans Hess Toolbag’ and in the event will be encouraged to use its contents to produce a ‘guestbook’ to set out their understanding of the role of art. Manifesto Press will produce the Guestbook as an epublication.
You can join activist Kenny Coyle, leading figure in the Manifesto Press/ Praxis Press Network, along with speakers such as Dr Leonardo Impett from the Max Planck Institute in Rome and Dr Lucy Burke of Manchester Met University. They will make presentations, but also bring you into the discussion.
This is going to be an event with a difference and an emphasis on participation. Please note: TICKET NUMBERS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED.
Reserve your place now here.
