This talk will consider the formal qualities of photographs produced during the apartheid era in South Africa and the impact of such images in post-1994 museums, physical landscapes and public consciousness.
Author: thedifferentlevel (inna Didenko)
Biology of Images: Empathy, Collective Memory & Neurophysiology
This talk will analise works of two major art historians: Edgar Wind and Aby Warburg. We will talk about the universality of the expression of emotions and movements, the concept of empathy, the phenomenon of collective memory, and the engram and offer a fresh perspective on these views in light of recent research on neurophysiology.
The rising of art fairs around the world
In 2019, statistics registered around 300 fairs around the world, becoming a crucial infrastructure of the global art market. So why are art fairs important today and what is their focus? How did art fairs emerge for the first time and how much of their structure has changed over time?Â
Japanese Calligraphy: Spirit
In Japan, Shinto approach to life set the stage for a rich mythology and folklore. Everyday objects as well as nature are believed to have ‘rei’ - its unique spirit. Join our next calligraphy session to enjoy Japanese views on spirits living among us.
Japanese Calligraphy: Cold
In Japan, cold is not seen as something to hide away from. Following Shinto traditions of purification, cold offers an opportunity to purify body and spirit and to train the character. Join our next Japanese calligraphy session!
Collective Memory: honouring deceased in Japan
Every summer Japan celebrates a festival, Obon, to commemorate ancestors, whose spirits are believed to return to this world in order to visit their relatives. It is believed that memorial ceremonies not only help people to pay their respect to spirits of deceased relatives but also serve as healing rituals helping families and communities to process their grief and disturbing memories.
Picturing Memories: A walk through contemporary art
Focusing on the mysterious Canadian landscapes of Peter Doig's childhood and moving to Luc Tuymans's explorations of collective memory, we will explore this theme through specific painterly examples.
Poetry Reading: Memory and Identity
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 February we will focus on Memory and its impact on our identity and will discuss poems exploring this subject.
Henry Moore’s Shelter Drawings: Vulnerability and Community
This lecture explores Moore's 'Shelter Sketchbook', the artist's feelings for his subjects and how, over time, the artist's intention was lost to suit a more heroic narrative.Â
Iconic Families of Artists concerning the Female Perspective
In most cases, if the female artist was married to a notable male artist, she would have been perceived only as his beloved wife. Her passion for art and her creations were often ignored by the public and by her own husband. In recent history, some artists’ wives succeeded to break the ice and managed to impose themselves as fully acknowledged artists with powerful creativity and meaningful works of art.