Nowadays, each family has its unique dynamics, values, and circumstances that shape their parenting choices. We will see how humanity changed its perception of education over the years and what is the balance between parenting and expectations.
Author: thedifferentlevel (inna Didenko)
Forming a Cultural Identity: Through the Eyes of Contemporary Artists
During this session, we will focus predominantly on a selection of contemporary artists from ethnic minorities who explore notions of 'identity' in their paintings. Sometimes exploring a clash of cultures and other times drawing on cultural heritage and traditions passed down generations, these artists look at the struggles and benefits of moving countries and exploring new horizons.
Exploring Communication Crossroads: Unveiling Cultural Identity and Linguistic Theories
Join us for a compelling journey through the fascinating spheres of cultural identity, rapport management, and linguistic accommodation theories. This talk aims to uncover the profound impact these elements have on the quality of our communication and the relationships we foster, both personally and professionally.
Jean-Michel Basquiat: painting history
We will look at Basquiat’s art and how it records and interprets Black history in the US in all of its complexities from jazz to film, colonization to police brutality.Â
The African Generational Trauma
In recent years, artists have emerged as powerful agents of healing, empowerment, and social change, using their craft to address the generational trauma experienced by African communities. Their creative expressions challenge dominant narratives and provide spaces for dialogue and reflection.
Some Considerations about Cultural Assimilation
Today we are all experiencing cultural assimilation in one way or another. The continuous exposure to major social, cultural, and economic events are some of the predominant issues of contemporary times in which people are interconnected in several ways. Through this exposure, individuals adopt the cultural norms, values, practices, and behaviors of another culture, the dominant culture.
Folding Your Way to Discipline: the art of origami in Japanese family
The Japanese family has long been known for its emphasis on order and discipline, particularly when it comes to raising children. In Japan, children are taught from a young age to respect each other, stay organised and follow certain rules. One of the ways to develop a discipline is about maintaining a clean and orderly home which is seen as a reflection of one's character and values.
Japanese Calligraphy: fold
This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. This time we will learn Japanese character 折 (oru) which is a versatile verb that can have multiple meanings depending on the context. It can mean 'to bend', 'to fold', or 'to break'.
Japanese calligraphy: paper
This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. Throughout Japanese history, paper has played a significant role in the country's culture and traditions, and has been an essential part of daily life, from Japanese art and crafts like calligraphy and origami, to Japanese interiors such as shoji.
Gender Roles in the Home: Contemporary Art
Through the eyes of a range of female artists, see how gender roles have been challenged by artists all over the world, including Frida Kahlo, Louise Bourgeois and Tracey Emin.