This Japanese Calligraphy workshop will focus on how competition is perceived in Japanese culture and its role in sports, work, and everyday life.
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Gaming realities: how play reflects and reshapes society
This talk explores the intersection of gaming and sociology, thinking about how games can reflect and shape our societal understanding.
Nakama and Gambaru: Uniting through Spirit and Sport
This talk will explore the unique aspects of the Japanese mentality - Nakamu and Gambaru - and how it fosters a spirit of unity and perseverance in sports and other activities.
End Game: The Art of Marcel Duchamp
This talk explores how Duchamp visually integrated chess into his artworks and, more importantly, how he employed the fundamental strategies of chess into his art.
Hendrick Avercamp’s winter wonderlands: Game on!
This talk explores Avercamp's artworks showing crowds of people of different ages, religions and social classes engaged in common activities: skating, sledding, and playing games.
Poetry Reading: Game On!
Join our next Poetry Reading Night when we will enjoy reading aloud poems dedicated to reflections on games and pastimes.
Japanese Calligraphy: ‘advance celebration’
We are excited to announce our upcoming Japanese Calligraphy workshop, where participants will not only learn the art of brush and ink but also explore the concept of Yoshuku (予祝), or 'advance celebration.'
Japanese Calligraphy: ‘miracle’
We are excited to invite you to our Japanese Calligraphy workshop, where we will explore the profound concept of 'Kiseki', meaning 'miracle.'
Healing the Japanese Way: Exploring Reiki, Acupuncture, and More
We are thrilled to announce a new lecture on traditional Japanese energy healing practices, including Reiki, acupuncture, shiatsu, Kampo, and moxibustion.
The Power in the Panels: An Exploration of Tarot and Comic Books
There is a unique relationship between comic books and Tarot, as they both embody sequential storytelling using symbolic art and natural language.