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
Author: thedifferentlevel (inna Didenko)
Japanese calligraphy: thing
In Japanese culture and philosophy, the concept of mono can be extended beyond the physical realm to include intangible things such as ideas, emotions, and relationships. , This concept connotes a sense of tangible or intangible existence that is part of the fabric of the world around us.
Addressing Dispersal: Repatriation, Restitution and Tracing Looted Tiles from Islamic Monuments
The subject of colonial-era violence, looting and removal of cultural heritage is a timely. The aim of this talk is to use a couple of related case studies to lay out a framework that could work for all stakeholders, to allow them to come together and address the range of related issues, some ways forward, and how to create a meaningful dialogue that transcends the range of different views on the subject.
Matter Matters? Contemporary Art on Materialism
This session we will take a look at a broad range of Contemporary artists who, in their own ways, question the world they live in and draw attention to some of the key issues in our society right now. We will see examples of paintings, street art and monumental land sculptures by some of the key figures of Contemporary Art.
The Stoics on Value
The ancient Stoics have a simple yet compelling view of finding value in a material world. Virtue makes all the difference to our happiness or well-being. Using a range of ancient sources, we will explore and discuss Stoics ideas in much more detail in conversation together.
Poetry Reading: Materialism
In collaboration with Book Club Bunch we are excited to announce our next poetry reading evening! Join us as we delve into literary works and enjoy masterpieces read out loud by amazing Matthew Peter-Carter! In June we will discuss Perspectives on Materialism and will enjoy a special selection of poems.
Object Lessons in Xenosolidarity
Dedicated to environmental thinking and attending to the structures of inequality that mediate the relations between human and non-human actants, this talk will explore how (art) objects can foster an encounter with alien perspectives, challenging us to fabricate new and better modes of coexisting.
Mottainai – Japanese Art of Repurposing
This talk will explore ways how Japanese people make a conscious effort to preserve what we already have and recycle as much as possible.
Skywatching: Nancy Holt’s Sun Tunnels
Simple in appearance, yet complex in execution, Sun Tunnels is a philosophical reflection on time and the cycle of nature. This talk will explore the different facets of this artwork to help us to rethink our modern conceptions ‘progress’ and ‘time’.
Values of Art
Although art is considered an intrinsic part of our existence, people have a different understanding of it. Some have a deep level of perceiving and reading through the messages conveyed in the canvas, while others stick to formal visual elements such as line and colour. Thus, is art for everybody?