The subject of colonial-era violence, looting and removal of cultural heritage is a timely. The aim of this talk is to use a couple of related case studies to lay out a framework that could work for all stakeholders, to allow them to come together and address the range of related issues, some ways forward, and how to create a meaningful dialogue that transcends the range of different views on the subject.
This session we will take a look at a broad range of Contemporary artists who, in their own ways, question the world they live in and draw attention to some of the key issues in our society right now. We will see examples of paintings, street art and monumental land sculptures by some of the key figures of Contemporary Art.
The ancient Stoics have a simple yet compelling view of finding value in a material world. Virtue makes all the difference to our happiness or well-being. Using a range of ancient sources, we will explore and discuss Stoics ideas in much more detail in conversation together.
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 Matthew Peter-Carter! In June we will discuss Perspectives on Materialism and will enjoy a special selection of poems.
Dedicated to environmental thinking and attending to the structures of inequality that mediate the relations between human and non-human actants, this talk will explore how (art) objects can foster an encounter with alien perspectives, challenging us to fabricate new and better modes of coexisting.
This talk will explore ways how Japanese people make a conscious effort to preserve what we already have and recycle as much as possible.
Simple in appearance, yet complex in execution, Sun Tunnels is a philosophical reflection on time and the cycle of nature. This talk will explore the different facets of this artwork to help us to rethink our modern conceptions ‘progress’ and ‘time’.
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 May we will discuss idea of being an Outcast.
We will be exploring the legacy of Mexican artist and writer, Nahui Olin and African American writer, Zora Neale Hurston to understand how these revolutionary women were highly celebrated in the 1920's and yet ended up being ostracised and forgotten.
Through an examination of Richter's life and work, we will explore how Richter's unique perspective has allowed him to challenge traditional artistic conventions and push the boundaries of what art can be. We will also examine the ways in which his work reflects his personal experiences and the broader socio-political contexts in which he has lived and worked.
