This talk will examine how the nurse’s role has changed over centuries, and also how it reflects larger social anxieties about class, gender, and power.
Project Category: Identity Events
Care as Activism: a Brief History of Quilting from the 19th Century to the Present
This lecture will give a foundational history of quilt making in the US and Britain from the 19th century onwards, ending with a few contemporary artists who use quilt making to connect our present to a complicated history of racism and women’s liberation.
The role of Women in the Emergence of NY’s Most Iconic Museums
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: A life of Innocence and Experience
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.
Superstar: What Andy Warhol know about contemporary celebrity
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.
Childhood Traditions: Exploring Boys’ Day in Japan
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.
Magical Children in Mythology
Join us for an intriguing dive into the stories of children with magical giftings in our myths, both ancient and modern.
Behind Closed Doors: Secrets and Taboos in Contemporary Art
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.
A History of Queer Women’s Hairstyles
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.
A Fear of Sex: the femme fatale in 19th century Europe
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.