Charles Stivale
Translator of 'On Painting' and 'The Logic of Sense'. Scholar who created the English subtitles for the L'Avecèder de Gilles Deleuze and accomplished author in his own right.
Top 3 podcasts with Charles Stivale
Ranked by the Snipd community
Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 14min
From Chaos to Creation: Deleuze, Francis Bacon, 'On Painting', and 'The Logic of Sensation' with Charles J. Stivale
Charles J. Stivale, a translator and scholar of Deleuze's works, dives into the philosophical depths of painting and chaos. He discusses how Deleuze's insights from his 1981 seminar reshape art's expressive forms, particularly through the lens of Francis Bacon. Stivale shares challenges faced while translating Deleuze's complex ideas, emphasizing the intricacies of bringing his thoughts to English audiences. The conversation traverses the intersections of chaos, catastrophe, and digital art, illustrating how these themes continue to influence contemporary artistic discourse.
Aug 31, 2025 • 1h 34min
Deleuze and Guattari - How Do You Make Yourself a Body Without Organs?
Charles Stivale, a Professor of French at Wayne State University and Deleuze and Guattari scholar, joins the conversation to unravel the intricate idea of the 'Body Without Organs.' They discuss the philosophical rifts stemming from key texts like 'Anti-Oedipus' and 'A Thousand Plateaus.' The dialogue navigates desire versus structure and the balance between freedom and societal constraints. Additionally, they explore the cultural impact of 1960s art movements, highlighting how these theories resonate within contemporary society and human agency.
Oct 26, 2025 • 1h 40min
Gilles Deleuze, "On Painting" (U Minnesota Press, 2025)
Charles J. Stivale, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, and Dan Smith, Professor of Philosophy, dive into Deleuze's groundbreaking seminars on painting. They discuss the nuances of translating Deleuze's seminars, revealing rich material often overlooked in his published works. The duo explores Deleuze's pedagogy, highlighting the dynamic interactions with students that shaped his ideas. They also debate the interplay between philosophy and art, using Francis Bacon as a lens to examine concepts and affects, all while intertwining themes across Deleuze's broader oeuvre.
