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Dr. Manuel Ramos is a Lecturer in Visual Cultures at Goldsmiths, University of London, specializing in film theory, media studies, and political aesthetics. He holds a PhD in Visual Cultures from Goldsmiths (2013), an MA in Contemporary Art Theory from the same institution, and a BA in Art History from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. His research examines the interplay between political discourse and audiovisual media, particularly focusing on radical cinema practices and emancipatory spectatorship.
- Current roles: Teaching modules on modernities, art history, and emancipatory media practices; convening dissertation modules for BA History of Art students.
- Educations:
- PhD in Visual Cultures, Goldsmiths (2014)
- MA in Contemporary Art Theory, Goldsmiths (2006)
- BA in Art History, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2003)
Ramos’s research interests include queer/trans reimaginings of film, autonomous film clubs, and militant cinema traditions. His work interrogates how cinematic forms can challenge hegemonic structures, with notable studies on Straub-Huillet, Peter Watkins, and Lino Brocka. He has curated film programs and contributed to academic journals like Third Text and Camera Obscura.
Key publications explore topics such as cinematic realism, political documentary ethics, and the role of titles in film ontology. His work frequently engages with Jacques Rancière’s theories of emancipation and Alain Badiou’s cinema critiques.
- Awards: 2010 PhD Fee Waiver, 2007-2009 Mutua Madrid Foundation Doctoral Grant
- Grants: 2002-2003 Erasmus Grant
Ramos has supervised numerous PhD candidates and examined theses at institutions including the University of South Wales and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. His academic activities include invited talks on Peter Nestler’s cinema international and the politics of documentary rust in Wang Bing’s work.
