In a Seminar on 14 June, Writer-in-Residence Reif Larsen will elaborate on the seduction of visual storytelling.
About the Seminar
Reif Larsen will explore the ways that visuals can tell stories, and in particular the sometimes fraught relationship between text and image. Drawing upon diverse sources including the marginalia from his own book, airline safety cards, graphic novels, illuminated manuscripts, and the current Dutch obsession with information graphics, Larsen will unpack the opportunities (and dangers) of visual storytelling, a field of increasing prominence in today’s visual-heavy world.
The lecture is followed by an open discussion.
About the Speaker
Reif Larsen is Writer-in-Residence 2011/12 and author of the novel The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet.
About NIAS Seminars
NIAS Seminars are organised by the Rector of the Institute. They are meant to appeal to interested parties from a wide range of backgrounds and are aimed to encourage closer contact within the Dutch academic world.
NIAS Seminars take place in the Lecture Room (NIAS, Meijboomlaan 1, Wassenaar, telephone 070-512 27 00). This Seminar starts at 16.30 hours and ends at 17.30. Everyone is welcome to attend the seminar and join the discussion. However, since changes in the programme may occur, please let us know if you wish to attend. For further information, contact Communication.