More than a Laugh: the Art and Impact of Internet Memes
1-Time Lecture | To register, please call us at: 305-919-5900.
Why do memes spread so quickly—and why do some stay with us for years? Join media expert George Pearson for an insightful and entertaining exploration of memes as a cultural phenomenon. We will trace their roots, examine their stylistic conventions, and consider what makes them such effective tools of communication in the digital age. By the end of the session, you will even have the chance to create your own, all while gaining a deeper appreciation of this modern mode of expression.
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George Pearson
George Pearson graduated with a BFA with a focus on studio photography in 2016 and an MA in Asian Studies in 2018, both from FIU. His specialty is visual theory & the trends and aesthetics of post-WWII Japanese photography. Mr. Pearson has instructed the media literacy courses Digital Media Theories and How We Know What We Know for many years. His primary job is working at the BBC Library in Access Services. A widely-exhibited artist as well as professor, he loves B&W film photography, making espresso, and his 2 cats.