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Goth 101: A History of the Postpunk and Goth Subculture, 1978-1992

An Illustrated Lecture with Andi Harriman

From DIY beginnings in the late’ 70s to the end of its initial phase at the turn of the ’90s, the postpunk and goth subculture flourished for over a decade with its dark and dramatic aesthetics. Goth’s DNA is a diverse and complex one with roots in nostalgia and imagined realities, mainly derived from the macabre and uncanny. Influenced by an androgynous Bowie, the dramatic romance of Victorian literature and B-movie horror films (just to name a few), the progenitors of the scene generated the perfect concoction of atmospheric sounds, haunting lyrics and spooky visuals. This lecture will address pressing questions such as “what is goth?” and explore the extensive timeline of the scene’s history. Join us in this illustrated survey of goth and postpunk—a lecture for diehard fans and newbies alike—spanning the bands, places and influences that contributed to the birth and longevity of the subculture.











When: Thu., Jul. 14, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Where: Morbid Anatomy Museum
424 Third Ave. Brooklyn

Price: $12
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An Illustrated Lecture with Andi Harriman

From DIY beginnings in the late’ 70s to the end of its initial phase at the turn of the ’90s, the postpunk and goth subculture flourished for over a decade with its dark and dramatic aesthetics. Goth’s DNA is a diverse and complex one with roots in nostalgia and imagined realities, mainly derived from the macabre and uncanny. Influenced by an androgynous Bowie, the dramatic romance of Victorian literature and B-movie horror films (just to name a few), the progenitors of the scene generated the perfect concoction of atmospheric sounds, haunting lyrics and spooky visuals. This lecture will address pressing questions such as “what is goth?” and explore the extensive timeline of the scene’s history. Join us in this illustrated survey of goth and postpunk—a lecture for diehard fans and newbies alike—spanning the bands, places and influences that contributed to the birth and longevity of the subculture.

Buy tickets/get more info now