Maria Fusco's 'Who does not envy with us is against us' Examines Working-Class Method
In her new book 'Who does not envy with us is against us', art writer Maria Fusco outlines a working-class method of critically engaging with the world through three essays. Drawing on her Belfast upbringing during The Troubles, Fusco reflects on her mother's use of language, the sounds of war, and performative class-signifiers. She argues that cultural value depends on the analytical eye cast over content, not the content itself. The book demonstrates this method through anecdotes, such as arguing that a TV show with a robot protagonist is as important as 'Jules et Jim' (1962). Fusco's writing pairs abject images with rigorous analysis, exploring how working-class experience shapes a system for evaluating experience. Published by Broken Sleep Books at £9.75.
Key facts
- Maria Fusco is an art writer and academic.
- The book contains three essays.
- Fusco grew up in Belfast during The Troubles.
- The book is published by Broken Sleep Books.
- Price: £9.75 (softcover).
- Fusco argues cultural value depends on the analytical eye.
- She compares a robot TV show to 'Jules et Jim' (1962).
- The book explores working-class method in writing and teaching.
Entities
Artists
- Maria Fusco
Institutions
- Broken Sleep Books
Locations
- Belfast
- Northern Ireland