Estudios de la Noche / Summer 2024

The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), through its Centro de Investigaciones sobre América del Norte (CISAN) and its Área de Estudios de la Globalidad, invites you to a captivating series of events as part of the research seminar “Estudios sobre la Noche / Night Studies / Études sur la Nuit.”

Organized in collaboration with the Institut de Géoarchitecture (UBO), France; the Institut des Amériques (Brest), France; and the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Montreal (McGill University), Canada, this semester-long series will explore diverse topics related to nighttime culture, experiences, and societal reflections.

Upcoming Sessions:

1. Screening and Discussion: “El Lugar sin Límites”

• Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
• Time: 10:00 AM (CDMX Time)
• Speaker: Óscar Bárcenas
  This session will focus on the iconic film El Lugar sin Límites and its contributions to nighttime studies, identity, and cultural representation.

2. Discussion of “Las Cosas de la Noche”

• Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
• Time: 10:00 AM (CDMX Time)
• Speaker: Pierre Simonet
  An in-depth discussion on Las Cosas de la Noche, reflecting on nighttime life, its complexities, and its poetic dimensions.

3. “The Nocturnal City” Lecture

• Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
• Time: 10:00 AM (CDMX Time)
• Speaker: Mariana Franco Castellanos
  This lecture will delve into urban life at night, offering insights into the changing dynamics of cities during nocturnal hours.

4. Analysis of Guillermo Osorno’s “Tengo que Morir Todas las Noches”

• Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
• Time: 10:00 AM (CDMX Time)
• Speaker: Guillermo Osorno
  Join the author himself in an exploration of his book, focusing on Mexico City’s underground nightlife, LGBT+ history, and cultural transformation.

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How to Join:

• Location: Virtual on Zoom and live-streamed on YouTube.
• Registration Link: Use the QR code provided on the poster or visit the CISAN website.

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