# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Reading group: Against Interpretation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A relaxed discussion of Susan Sontag’s influential essay Against Interpretation and contemporary art practice.About this EventReading Group:Against Interpretationby Susan SontagJoin the 1838 Collective for an informal reading group exploring Susan Sontag’s seminal essay Against Interpretation (1964), one of the most influential texts in modern art criticism.In this essay, Sontag challenges the tendency to search for hidden meanings in artworks, arguing instead for a more direct and sensory engagement with art. Her call for an “erotics of art” continues to shape discussions around artistic practice, criticism, curating, and arts education today.Together, we’ll read, discuss, and reflect on the text’s key ideas, considering questions such as:How does interpretation affect our experience of art?Can meaning sometimes get in the way of seeing?What relevance do Sontag’s ideas have for contemporary artists and audiences?How do we balance analysis with emotional and sensory engagement?No prior knowledge is required, and you do not need to be an academic or art historian to take part. Whether you’ve read the essay in full, dipped into it briefly, or are encountering it for the first time, all perspectives are welcome.The reading group is designed to be a friendly and accessible space for artists, students, researchers, and anyone interested in contemporary art, culture, and critical thinking.Date: Thursday 25 JuneTime: 5:30pm–7:00pmLocation: Kings Arms, SalfordAbout 1838 Collective1838 Collective is a postgraduate-led artist community based in Manchester, supporting emerging artists through exhibitions, workshops, peer learning, and professional development opportunities. Our reading groups create space for thoughtful discussion, shared learning, and critical engagement with ideas that shape contemporary artistic practice  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7e32cd80-6d3c-11f1-bdd0-a977c66e9d66-rimg-w1110-h740-dc16171c-gmir.jpg
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Salford
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Kings Arms
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- **full address**: The Kings Arms, 11 Bloom Street, Salford, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Reading group: Against Interpretation being held?
  - **A:** Reading group: Against Interpretation takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Kings Arms, 11 Bloom Street, Salford, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Reading group: Against Interpretation?
  - **A:** Reading group: Against Interpretation is organized by 1838 Collective.

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