We are excited to invite you for an open interview with art historian - Bojana Popovic. Do you ever wonder which galleries you should visit when traveling abroad? Would you like to observe a sale in an auction house but not sure how to join? Would you be interested to learn about private galleries? Join our informal conversation with Bojana and use this exclusive opportunity to ask your questions.
Author: thedifferentlevel (inna Didenko)
Critical Thinking and Success
We look up to successful people and try to imitate, learn from their innovations, and apply some of the concepts they found valuable. But the truth is that there are no 100 % sure recipes for success. Most of the successful people are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, which combines critical thinking, curiosity, passion, and creativity. Â
Peggy Guggenheim: Saving Modern Art
Working at speed in the early days of World War II, Peggy Guggenheim actively saved art and lives as the fascists over took Europe. This lecture traces the development of her work and her collection, from its early days of failure in London and Paris, to its ultimate success in New York and Venice.
Poetry Reading: Success & Failure
In collaboration with Book Club Bunch we are excited to invite you to our next poetry reading evening! Join us as we delve into literary works and enjoy masterpieces read out loud by amazing actor - Matthew Peter Carter!Â
Success and Failure in the Representation of the Self in the Age of Social Media
People feel the urge to share on social media the happiest moments and the saddest circumstances of their lives, their successes and their failures, and they do so constantly. Often, this has dramatic social and psychological repercussions (anxiety, depression, and solitude) as well as historical and political consequences (elections, democracy, and the role of
truth(s) in society).
Emotions as Cultural Phenomena
Art is an important means for society to express its beliefs and send messages. All messages transmitted inside a definite society through school, family, friends and unknown people shape our emotional behavior in everyday life. The result cannot be categorized as good or bad, but just different. And diversity is the best word to describe this world, a world that welcomes the beauty of being different. Â
Japanese Calligraphy: Patience
Japanese culture is naturally among the ones to look up to when we think about patience and tranquillity. It is a sign of maturity to stay patient and control feelings when facing the unpredictable. Join our Japanese calligraphy session dedicated to the concept of Patience.
Japanese Calligraphy: Beginning Â
Zen Buddhism brought an idea of ‘beginner’s mind’ (shoshin) which means one looks at every situation as if it’s the first time he sees it. Beginner’s mind (or a mindset) allows us to approach everything with an attitude of openness, constant learning and a lack of preconceptions.
What does it mean to Succeed and Fail in Western Society
We spend so much of our lives striving for success and are often petrified of failure. During this talk we will explore the concept of success and failure in Western society and discuss better, healthier guiding principles to a happy life that we should be embracing for 2023.
Winning and losing in Japan: what does success mean?
Success in Japanese culture is almost an enigma for a Western mind. What is its secret ingredient? In this session Azumi Uchitani will examine the success and failures of international companies operating in the Japanese market and shed light on values which contribute to the concept of ‘success’ for Japanese people.