This talk will explore the complex subject of motherhood expressed by unconventional impressionist women artists (like Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot and Eva Gonzalès) to get us to, perhaps, rethink contemporary sentiments associated ‘motherhood.’
Author: thedifferentlevel (inna Didenko)
Reimagining Masterpieces: Famous Artworks Reinterpreted in Recycled Art
Recycled art, also known as up-cycled or found object art, emerged as a form of artistic expression during the 20th century. The concept gained significant recognition and popularity during the 1960s and 1970s with the rise of the environmental movement and the increasing emphasis on sustainability.
The cult of the Virgin: motherhood and the humanity of a Christian God
This talk explores the shifting image of the Virgin Mary, how She became the focus of art and prayer and how the humanity of motherhood set the standard, for better or worse, for women throughout Europe.
Poetry Reading: Home, Roots & Family
In collaboration with Book Club Bunch we are excited to announce our next poetry reading evening focusing on ideas of home, roots and family. Join us as we delve into literary works and enjoy masterpieces read out loud by Matthew Peter-Carter!
Arte Povera and its timeless cultural importance
Arte Povera is an artistic movement that emerged in Italy in the late 1960s. The official definition of "Arte Povera" is "poor art" and reflects the movement's emphasis on using ordinary and humble materials in artistic creations. Arte Povera reacted to the materialism and consumer culture that characterised the post-war era.
Blood, Guts and Implants: The Role of the Body in Performance Art
The human body in performance art serves as a living canvas and vehicle for profound artistic expression. This talk presents artists who push their bodies to extreme places in the name of art and experimentation; they harness the power of their bodies to communicate narratives, evoke emotions, challenge societal norms, and question the very essence of human existence.
Naïve art: between art and craft
Naïve art is a controversial artistic genre situated at the border between folk art, outsider art, or provincial art. Officially defined as visual creation belonging to individuals lacking formal education in fine arts, naïve art reflects an aesthetics decorative and simple, similar to children's drawings.
Aspects of Art Under Totalitarian Regimes
Art has been used as a tool for political propaganda that promoted ideas with negative repercussions in the long term. In its turn, politics can also provide inspiration for artistic expression. It is known the fact that artists have used their works to comment on social issues, advocate for justice, and even critique political systems or their commissioners. Italian Fascism, Russian Sovietism, and German Nazism are typical examples of totalitarian regimes which turned art into their favourite mass manipulation tool.
Fascination and Hatred – the Roma Community
A unique society, easy to recognise, and challenging to radiograph, the Roma community (also known as the Gypsies) is still a major social obstacle for the Western world in its desire for community development. Most Roma have faced discrimination and persecution for centuries and today the situation has slightly improved. Where does this stigma come from? Why does the Roma community not integrate with the rest of the world?
Japanese calligraphy: again
Join our next Japanese calligraphy workshop to explore a new kani - sai. In Japanese, the character 再 (sai, futatabi) is used to convey the concept of "again" or "re-" in English and implies the idea of repetition, renewal, or resumption