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Invisibilities III
August brings new debate about the Brazilian science fiction
Invisibilities III
Saturday 21 and Sunday, August 22
itaú cultural hall (247 seats)
ticket distributed with half an hour in advance
not recommended for children under 12 years
Itau Cultural | Avenida Paulista 149 - Paraíso - São Paulo - SP (near Brigadeiro metro station)
information 11 2168 1777 | [email protected]
In August, the Invisibility event, organized biennially by Itau Cultural, reaches its third edition and continues the discussion on the production of science fiction in literature and the arts in Brazil.
There are four roundtable discussions divided into two days, bringing together various artists, writers, cartoonists and researchers working in the area. In addition, the program includes special presentations by the artist and VJ Correa Walmor Wandeclayt and Lady A.
Check the complete schedule of Invisibility III and participate.
Saturday, August 21
15.30 Off-Axis Table 1 - Production of Fiction and Literary Criticism in Brazil that you do not know
Alice Feldens, Arnaldo Mont'Alvão and Quelciane Marucci
mediation Edgar Nolasco
Participants will discuss the production of works of fiction outside the Rio-Sao Paulo, with emphasis on the design and-fiction. Created by teachers and Edgar Armando Nolasco Mont'Alvão, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-fiction and aims to enhance the literary production and criticism of science fiction.
17.30 Table 2 Comics Brazilians: the Experience Abroad
Daniel Pellizzari and Rafael Grampa
mediation Octavio Aragão
Two young and respected Brazilian artists share their experiences in the field of comics. The goal is to discuss the possibilities of creating comics in the science fiction genre, in Brazil and abroad.
Closing date:
19.30 lecture and presentation with Walmor Corrêa
Sunday, August 22
17h Table 1 Science Fiction and Cultural Studies: A Neverending Story
Adriana Amaral Cristiane and Busato Smith
mediation Fábio Fernandes
A table to discuss Cultural Studies in the universe of science fiction, launching the genre a more academic researchers and journalists calling for a comprehensive picture of the consequences of this culture, a relatively recent phenomenon of the subculture of fanfiction to the underground work of British writer JG Ballard .
18.30 Table 2 New Weird Fiction - A New Literary Strangeness
with Alexandre Mandarino, Nelson de Oliveira and Richard Diegues
mediation Jacques Barcia
The components of the table opinarão about the present and future of this subgenre of fantasy literature. Emerged in the 1990s, only in the last two years the New Weird Fiction started gaining attention in Brazil, through tactical actions by young authors, small publishers as well as award-winning writers such as Nelson de Oliveira.
Closing date:
20h performance with VJs Wandeclayt M. and Lady A - view of remixes of classic science fiction to the sound of electronic music.
About the participants
Adriana Amaral is a professor and researcher at the Graduate Program in Communication Sciences, University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS), Rio Grande do Sul PhD in Social Communication at PUC-RS. CNPq scholarship, is the author of Dangerous Visions: a genealogy of the arch-cyberpunk, among others, and maintains the blog: www.adriamaral.com
Alexandre Mandarino is the author of tales of fantasy and fanfiction. A journalist for 15 years in the areas of culture and technology Journal of Brazil, the site connects and Hypervoid. Translated the book The Invisibles, Grant Morrison. Maintains since 1998 the electronic music project Totec Chip.
Feldens Alice is a journalist. Master studies in languages at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) - where he studied fiction in Brazilian literature - part of the Center for Comparative Cultural Studies (NECC) UFMS.
Arnaldo Mont'Alvão is a master of language studies at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS). He is a member of NECC-UFMS, where he coordinates the e-fiction. Published in books and magazines, on the Brazilian critic of science fiction.
Cristiane Busato Smith is professor of English literature at the University Tuiuti and master's degree in literary theory Uniandrade. Publisher Scripta Alumni Magazine, currently researching the representation of otherness in literature and painting.
Daniel Pellizzari is a writer and translator. One of the creators of Evil Seal Books, published the novel with Black Finger Nail. Led the authors David Foster Wallace, William Burroughs, David Mitchell and Hunter S. Thompson. It is co-author with Rafael clips, Furry Water, a series of comic books being published, even in 2010 by Dark Horse Comics.
Cezar Nolasco Edgar is a professor in the undergraduate and master's of UFMS. Member of Editorial Board of Editora UFMS president and editor of Reports in Cultural Studies, coordinates the NECC-UFMS.
Fabio Fernandes is a teacher of Digital Games and Digital Media at the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP). Wrote The Imaginary Construction of Cyber and The Days of Swine. Translated, among others, Clockwork Orange and Neuromancer. He is responsible for editorial, Latin America, the anthology Best American Fantasy.
Jacques Barcia is a journalist and writer. Editing digital magazine Kaliopa toward the postmodern fantasy, and coedita the virtual magazine Terra Incognita, focusing on science fiction. It is co-author of the blog Post-Weird Thoughts.
The Lady is the author of tales of horror and sci-fi, published in collections and magazines. She collaborates with cyberpunk zine about Overclocking and DJ and VJ active in electro-industrial scene five years ago. It was producer of the TV and webprograma D. Monia Monia D-Cyber Party, which mixed music and visual performances on fetishism and science fiction. DJ has played in various places and events, among them I Industrial Noise Fest in Curitiba and São Paulo Inferno Club. (((Must be a heck of a gal.)))
Nelson de Oliveira is a writer. Doctor of Letters by the University of São Paulo (USP), coordinates the postgraduate course broadly Practice of Literary Creation of Cultural Terracotta. He is the author of, among others, The Curse of the Macho, Sharp and Hate That Season We Had a Cat, for which won the Casa de las Americas.
Octavio Aragão is a teacher, graphic designer and illustrator. PhD in visual arts from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and associate professor of Communication School of UFRJ (ECO / UFRJ), wrote the book The Hand That Creates. He also edited the anthology of short stories and Intempol coescreveu Imaginary Brazilian and remote areas.
Quelciane Marucci is a researcher of science fiction, digital literature and cultural studies. MSc in Literary Theory and Comparative Studies in Literature and Cultural Memory in UFMS, graduated in letters by the University for Development of the State and Pantanal Region.
Rafael Grampa is comic writer. Winner of the Eisner Awards in May 2008 by the HQ, which is co-author, with three awards HQ MIX, the categories of Best Blog of Graphic Artist, Best Design and Best Special Edition National National, the last two by the graphic novel Even Delivery.
Diegues Richard is a writer and editor. Author of Magic - Book I, Under the Light of the Lamp, Cyber Times Algor and Brasiliana, Tarja is a member of the Editorial focused on fantasy literature and science fiction.
Walmor Correa is an artist. He features papers presented at the XXVI São Paulo Biennial, the Museum of Fine Arts in Cape Town (South Africa) and the Goethe Institute (Porto Alegre), among other exhibitions. Performs work related to art and science, exploring the intersection between text and image, reason and fantasy.
M. Wandeclayt is technical in avionics and multimedia artist. Founded in 1997 in partnership with members in New York and Madrid, the electronic band Aire'n Terre, a pioneer in using the Internet as an environment for composition. Develops work of video art and photography, featuring fetish themes and imagery cyberpunk.
