New York’s most iconic museums - the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney, the Frick Collection, and the Guggenheim - were founded by women. This lecture will dive into the lives and motivations of these women and try to shine a light on these early 20th century trailblazers!
William Blake had complex understanding of how the world shapes us. This talk will explore Blake's art to understand why some accept it while others rail against it.
During this talk through an in-depth analysis of Andy Warhol's portrayals of iconic figures we'll learn about his vision of contemporary media culture.
Through a blend of historical insights, cultural anecdotes, and visual presentations, this lecture offers an exciting journey into the world of Japanese childhood and its enduring impact on the nation's cultural identity.
Join us for an intriguing dive into the stories of children with magical giftings in our myths, both ancient and modern.
In this session we will delve into all the ways artists have recently tackled in their works taboo themes linking to love, sexuality and trauma.
In this lecture, we’ll look at historic painting and illustrations, as well as modern photographs. We’ll read the words of queer women from the past and the present who found significance in their hair, as well as archival newspapers, biographies, and even modern-day Tumblr posts. A history of queer’s women’s hairstyles is as varied and diverse as the people whose heads are crowned by them.
Who is the femme fatale and why was ‘she’ so popular in late 19th century Europe? This talk attempts to answer this question by exploring the image and idea of the femme fatale in the art and popular culture fin de siècle Europe.
What can we learn from cities at the forefront of gender mainstreaming practices such as Vienna and Barcelona? And now, can the promises of a "smart" city contribute to reducing the existing inequalities and developing real gender-inclusive cities?
Dorothea Lange is one of the most well-known photographers of the Great Depression. Her photographs documented the catastrophe of economic collapse while also emphasising empathy and community. This talk will explore her Depression era photographs, giving them historical context and developing their political content.
