TJ Clark

TJ Clark is widely recognised as one of the world’s most distinguished art historians. A teacher for many years at universities including Berkely and Harvard, he is a regular contributor to the London Review of Books.

In his latest influential work, These Passions: On Art and Politics, Clark asks: is art obliged to engage with politics? If so, how? He unpicks the nature of capitalist society and its visual culture. He tries to understand the politics of appearance — the twists and turns of consumerism, the arrival of the 24-hour image-world and the ongoing saturation of life by pictures and ‘data’. Written over the course of twenty-five years, these radical, provocative essays rethink issues central to art-making and political life today.

Clark's usual platforms are at the national galleries of the world and hallowed institutions of learning. The opportunity to hear him at Mannington is a rare treat indeed.

This event will run from 3:00pm to 4:00pm with a signing taking place afterwards.

Good to know

• Please bring an image or print out of your ticket on the day. When you arrive at Mannington Hall, you'll enter the grounds through the gift shop, where you'll be asked to show your ticket. You'll be given a coloured wristband that will give you access to what you've bought.
• All events will start promptly at the advertised time. Please get to the tent with a few minutes to spare. That way, you won't be in a rush, and we'll be able to get everyone seated comfortably.
• All events will be suitable for people aged 12 and up, unless otherwise specified.
• Yes, all the speakers will have books for sale! And yes, you can get your copies signed!
• Your ticket grants you access to the grounds of Mannington (over the whole long weekend). Find out about the gardens, walks and wildlife on offer by visiting manningtongardens.co.uk
• For transport information, please visit manningtonbookbash.co.uk
• Any questions? Email contact@thebookhive.co.uk or phone 01603 219268
• Please note — refunds for this event will not be available after Sunday 24th August.