By the end of the 18th century Venice, the great empire, had begun to fall into ruin. This lecture looks at the work of JMW Turner and his inspiration, the poet Lord Byron. It will explain and explore what Venice meant to them, how they saw beauty in its downfall while maintaining the concept its of elegant sophistication.
Anthropology is the study of human behaviour to understand the evolutionary origins and the development of societies and cultures. In globalised and multilayered technologies, the nature of the human relationship changed and a separate research wing has developed recently. Digital anthropology studies are only at the beginning and include in their area of interest techno-anthropology, ethnography, cyber anthropology, and virtual anthropology.Â
Wabi-sabi concept offers to embrace imperfections and appreciate simplicity, natural state and deeper meanings in them. Wabi-sabi teaches us to accept what is not under our control, to strive for excellence rather than perfection, to appreciate failures and flaws, to live simple and slow down our pace. Join Azumi Uchitani in the conversation about Japanese ideas of wabi-sabi and what ‘beautiful’ means.
For many, the Silk Road and its mesmerising caravanserais is a cultural pilgrimage where people can experience diversity in a nutshell. We find out that physical limits are not important but deep inside we are all made of the same dough: flesh, bones, and emotions.
This talk will address Western collective imagination of migration by revealing its imprint in various visual fields (e.g. cartography, contemporary art, fashion) and by seeking ways to diversify its expression.Â
Human imagination is the driving force for our society and development. In this talk, we aim to explore human imagination in Chinese history and also look forward and cover some latest developments in the area of AI.
Join Samantha Allen for a journey through history to uncover great inventions and explore ideologies created by Black men and women that have shifted, disrupted and challenged how we see and experience the world today.Â
In popular culture, the theme of dreams and their powerful impact on reality is a recurring motif in anime, manga, and other forms of media. Join our Japanese calligraphy event to learn more about this kanji.
The concept of "wind" or "kaze" in Japanese culture holds a significant place in the traditional beliefs and way of life. It is often associated with change and unpredictability, representing the forces of nature that can bring both positive and negative influences into one's life.
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 actors! In March we will focus on Imagination and will discuss poems exploring this subject.
