Join our next Japanes ecalligraphy session focusing on kanji 'unification'. The concept of "統" underscores the Japanese cultural values of unity, synergy, and the artful orchestration of diverse elements to create a harmonious and flourishing whole.
Project Category: Past events
What do we owe to future generations?
The choices and actions of the current generation will reverberate through the lives of future generations. Should we factor future generations into our decision-making? If so, how should we go about this? What is it that we owe them?
Contemporary Artists Responding to a Changing World & New Technologies
In this session we will look at how artists since the 1960s until present day, have been exploring the changing world around them and specifically embracing or critiquing rising technologies.
Language Evolution: Tracing the Transformation of Chinese Society through its Lexicon
Immerse yourself in an insightful exploration of the dynamic evolution of the Chinese language and discover how shifts in lexicon mirror the changing face of Chinese society.
The future of work – is paid work inevitable?
With advancements in technology and automation, there have been discussions about the potential for a post-scarcity economy where basic needs can be met without traditional paid work. Is this inevitable?
Parallel Horizons: Blending Tradition and Modernity in Japanese Culture
Join Azumi Uchitani for an enlightening lecture that delves into the unique balance of traditional and modern culture in Japan.
Japanese Calligraphy: ‘to transmit’
Join our next Japanese calligraphy session and learn kanji "den" which encapsulates the profound connection between past, present, and future, serving as a vessel through which the spirit of the culture is perpetuated and enriched.
Why Architecture?
Architect and historian Rasmus Wærn, hailing from Sweden, invites us to delve into the essence of architecture. In his lecture, he will discuss the innate human need to convey our sentiments through the physical structures we create.
Poetry Reading: beyond tomorrow
Join our poetry reading night focusing on a new monthly theme - Beyond Tomorrow. During this event we will enjoy four poems exploring the idea of future.
Educating the Future: Black Mountain College
This talk introduces Black Mountain College, its educational philosophies and how it intended to shape the future of art and learning. We will look at the core of the school’s curriculum specifically focusing on the art and pedagogical work of the school's first art teachers Anni and Josef Albers.