At the dawn of the 20th century, Vienna stood at the crossroads of beauty and decay, a city of glittering culture and deep uncertainty. In Vienna 1900: A History of the Present, North Central Michigan College faculty member Blake Morley examines how artists and intellectuals like Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Sigmund Freud, and Arnold Schönberg responded to a rapidly changing world. Their search for authenticity amid political instability and social transformation gave rise to groundbreaking movements in art, psychology, and philosophy.
Join us as we explore how turn-of-the-century Vienna continues to echo in today’s cultural moment, a reminder that times of crisis often inspire both creativity and reflection.
Free event presented by NCMC's Global Studies Program & The International Committee. No registration necessary.
About The Presenter:
Blake Morley, Ph.D., is an intellectual and cultural historian who teaches history and philosophy at North Central Michigan College. His work explores the intersection of art, politics, and ideas in moments of profound social change, inviting audiences to reflect on how the past illuminates our present.