By examining the neural underpinnings of our appreciation for beauty and aesthetics, this lecture aims to underscore the profound impact the arts can have on our overall health and quality of life.
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The Ouija Board- Spine Chilling Entertainment
Despite its controversial reputation, the Ouija board remains a cultural touchstone, reflecting society's fascination with the afterlife and the paranormal. Are you ready for a lecture dedicated to this fascinating game? It might send some chills down your spine….
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.
Witches’ Bodies in Art
This talk uses the term ‘witch’ broadly, looking at art of a wide range of witches’ bodies to explore culture’s ideals of beauty.