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Author Talk: Phillipa K Chong: The abSURD-ity of Art Criticism

Author Talk: Phillipa K Chong: The abSURD-ity of Art Criticism

Art Gallery of Hamilton

Jan 30 2020 to Jan 30 2020

Region : Greater Toronto Area     City: Hamilton

  •  Add to Calendar 2020-01-30 2020-01-30 America/Toronto Author Talk: Phillipa K Chong: The abSURD-ity of Art Criticism Phillipa K. Chong is an Assistant Professor in Sociology at McMaster University. She specializes in how we define worth. Her new book, Inside the Critics’ Circle: Book Reviewing in Uncertain Times (Princeton University Press), explores how we evaluate contemporary fictional works. In this internet age, everyone is a critic! The evening will showcase a public talk from Phillipa followed by a brief interview, moderated by Hamilton Review of Books editor in chief. Inside the Critics’ Circle: Book Reviewing in Uncertain Times will be available for purchase at the Shop at AGH. Art Gallery of Hamilton Art Gallery of Hamilton info@artgalleryofhamilton.com
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Phillipa K. Chong is an Assistant Professor in Sociology at McMaster University. She specializes in how we define worth. Her new book, Inside the Critics’ Circle: Book Reviewing in Uncertain Times (Princeton University Press), explores how we evaluate contemporary fictional works. In this internet age, everyone is a critic! The evening will showcase a public talk from Phillipa followed by a brief interview, moderated by Hamilton Review of Books editor in chief. Inside the Critics’ Circle: Book Reviewing in Uncertain Times will be available for purchase at the Shop at AGH.