Join us for a captivating lecture exploring the extraordinary life and work of Richard Dadd, the Victorian artist whose brilliance flourished even within the walls of Bedlam asylum.
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The Mind’s Mirage: A Scientific Account of the Illusion of Self
In this lecture, we will journey through how the intricate processes of our mind acting in dynamic and shifting environments reveal a self that is not a static entity, but a dynamic, evolving illusion.
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.
Poetry Reading: Fate or Free Will?
Join us for an unforgettable evening where literature comes to life! Amazing actor Matthew Peter-Carter will bring some of the most powerful poems to life, immersing us in the beauty of language and emotion.
AI and Writing: A Study in Mechanical Dreams and Recursive Hallucinations
This talk on AI and written word will take us on a tour of what is being currently created as well as the direction we are headed.
Design and Divine Order: Geometric Patterns in Islamic Art
When and how did geometric patterns become so popular—and even characteristic—of Islamic art and design? This lecture will focus on the development of geometric designs throughout the Middle East and North Africa’s medieval period.
Japanese Calligraphy – ‘imaginary illusion’
Through this session, we will reflect on how illusions and imagination intertwine to shape our perceptions and inspire creativity.
Japanese Calligraphy – ‘festival’
Celebrate the beauty of Japanese culture and calligraphy at our special workshop inspired by the kanji 祭 (matsuri), meaning “festival” or “ceremony.”
Visions and Illusions: Trompe l’Oeil
there are many reasons why artists trick us and this talk is about some of the reasons, pleasures, movements, developments and greatest examples!
Unseen Energies: depicting the spirit in 19th and 20th century art
This talk introduces the spiritual artists of the 19th century and aims to discuss why they wanted to depict the soul and how we might approach their earnest work with our own present-day humanity.