Dangerous Writings -A Symposium on the Ethics, and Practicalities of Working with Risky Texts
"Dangerous writings" have long served as both catalysts for transformation and sources of profound personal and collective risk. From incendiary manifestos to suppressed memoirs and carceral correspondence, these texts expose, unsettle, and resist. While we recognise their power to challenge authority and interrogate societal norms, we know far less about how their creation, preservation, and reading are fraught with ethical, emotional, and even legal implications.
This unique symposium explores the multifaceted dangers of writing, curating, and reading—and the responsibilities they entail. Bringing together archivists and scholars from across disciplines, we aim to understand how dangerous writings emerge, how they shape those who encounter them, and how we might ethically engage with them. Programme and speakers available on Eventbrite
There will be lunch and coffee breaks throughout the event, followed by a wine reception.
Free event but limited places available so booking is essential:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dangerous-writings-tickets-1405586179099?aff=oddtdtcreator
Price: Free but booking essential
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Kanaris Theatre
Manchester Museum
Oxford Road
Manchester
Phone: 0161-2752648
Email: museum@manchester.ac.uk
