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AI and Art: A Study in Mechanical Dreams and Recursive Hallucinations
In Part Two of the series we will be exploring visual AI tools, probably one of the most controversial as well as talked about areas in AI.
Care as Activism: a Brief History of Quilting from the 19th Century to the Present
This lecture will give a foundational history of quilt making in the US and Britain from the 19th century onwards, ending with a few contemporary artists who use quilt making to connect our present to a complicated history of racism and women’s liberation.
Intelligence and intuition – The Fascinating Life of Nikola Tesla
Step into the electrifying mind of one of history’s greatest geniuses in Intelligence and Intuition: The Fascinating Life of Nikola Tesla.
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Intuition and Intelligence in the Teachings of George Gurdjieff
In this talk, we explore the dynamic interplay between intuition and intelligence in the teachings of George Gurdjieff, a seminal figure in 20th-century Western mysticism.
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Karma in Hinduism: origins, meaning, misconceptions
This talk will explore the concept of Karma in Hinduism, describing the universal law of cause and effect where every action, thought, and intention shapes future experiences.
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Looking to Heal: the Art of Memorial
This lecture will introduce artist Maya Lin and her most famous monuments. We will explore her innovative and quite controversial perspective on a memorial as a site of introspection rather than glory.
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Guided by Artists: the Art of Instruction
Art is made within the spaces of limitation. Whether it is the technical aspects of materials or the requests of patrons or the desire to visualise an intangible feeling, art is a form of problem solving. This lecture looks at the art of instructions and how, within the limits of instructions either specific or open-ended,…
Surrender & Responsibility: The Sufi Path to Fate and Free Will
This event explores the intriguing balance between fate and free will in Sufism, offering insights into how these concepts shape the Sufi spiritual journey. Sufism, as a mystical branch of Islam, teaches that while everything in the universe is ultimately part of God’s divine plan, humans are also granted free will to make choices. The…
Free-Will-Cycle in Time-Loop Narratives
This session explores the interplay between chance, fate and free will, through game-like structures in time-loop narratives in cinema. It will focus on films such as Tom Tykwer’s Run Lola Run (1998), Harold Ramis’s Groundhog Day (1993), and Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe’s Two Distant Strangers (2020), to examine how these works incorporate elements…
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Florentine Vision, A Renaissance Revolution
The Early Renaissance in Florence was more than just a period of artistic flourishing; it was a watershed moment in the history of visual culture. The way people perceived and represented the world underwent a profound transformation, driven by a confluence of artistic innovation, philosophical inquiry, and scientific curiosity. At the heart of this revolution…
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Cultural Interpretations of Optical Illusions
This shared yet diverse fascination with visual illusions connects people across history and geography, offering a window into how we understand—and sometimes question—the nature of the world around us.
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Meaning & Cultural Institutions: From Passive to Interactive
Museums and galleries are not passive containers of objects; they are active meaning-makers. But how exactly is meaning created by cultural institutions?
