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Tag Archives: Being Human
Welcome to Gothic Spring
‘We live in Gothic times’, said Angela Carter. Gothic narratives are one powerful way of facing oppressive darkness. But the fantastic mode in general can also reveal utopian possibilities, new worlds beyond the darkness. We are living through a bleak … Continue reading
Posted in OGOM News
Tagged Angela Carter, Being Human, fairies, Gothic, Remedios Varo, utopianism
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Two Sides to Every Story: Wolves Gain A Voice
The debate over the influence of fairy tales and werewolf myths on our perception of the flesh and blood wolf is gaining momentum. See BBC Little Red Riding Hood Hampers Wolf Debate Says Academic This story emphasises our collaboration with … Continue reading
OGOM Halloween Wolves!
Redeeming the wolf: a story of persecution, loss and rediscovery By the Open Graves, Open Minds Project For this Halloween blog post special, the Open Graves, Open Minds Project explores whether everything you’ve heard about the big bad wolf is … Continue reading
Books of Blood: Objects Lost and Found @BeingHumanFest
‘All humans are books of blood—wherever you open us, we’re red’ (Clive Barker) Books of Blood: A touring exhibition and festival (2018-19) An introductory workshop will run for Being Human 17 Title: Books of Blood: Objects Lost and Found Date: 23rd November … Continue reading
Redeeming The Wolf: OGOM Event @BeingHumanFest
We’re excited to announce that OGOM is involved in two events for the Being Human Festival. Here are details of the first one: Redeeming The Wolf: A Story of Persecution, Loss and Redemption Date: Sat 18th November 2.00-5.30 Venue: University … Continue reading
Posted in OGOM News, OGOM Research
Tagged Being Human, Dr Bill Hughes, Dr Kaja Franck, Dr Sam George, OGOM, Prof. Garry Marvin, UK Wolf Trust
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Top 10 Werewolf Scenes
Bill posted a YouTube video containing the ‘Top 10 Werewolf Scenes’. Most of these scenes centre, understandably, on the transformation of man into wolf/ lupine monster. Interestingly the obsessive recording of the agonising transformation is a relatively recent addition to … Continue reading