The Japanese family has long been known for its emphasis on order and discipline, particularly when it comes to raising children. In Japan, children are taught from a young age to respect each other, stay organised and follow certain rules. One of the ways to develop a discipline is about maintaining a clean and orderly home which is seen as a reflection of one's character and values.
This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. This time we will learn Japanese character 折 (oru) which is a versatile verb that can have multiple meanings depending on the context. It can mean 'to bend', 'to fold', or 'to break'.
This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. Throughout Japanese history, paper has played a significant role in the country's culture and traditions, and has been an essential part of daily life, from Japanese art and crafts like calligraphy and origami, to Japanese interiors such as shoji.
Through the eyes of a range of female artists, see how gender roles have been challenged by artists all over the world, including Frida Kahlo, Louise Bourgeois and Tracey Emin.
Discover the profound undercurrents of Chinese culture! In this talk we will delve deep into the heart of Chinese societal norms and learn how they have been shaped by the historic one-child policy.
This talk will explore the complex subject of motherhood expressed by unconventional impressionist women artists (like Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot and Eva Gonzalès) to get us to, perhaps, rethink contemporary sentiments associated ‘motherhood.’
This talk explores the shifting image of the Virgin Mary, how She became the focus of art and prayer and how the humanity of motherhood set the standard, for better or worse, for women throughout Europe.
In collaboration with Book Club Bunch we are excited to announce our next poetry reading evening focusing on ideas of home, roots and family. Join us as we delve into literary works and enjoy masterpieces read out loud by Matthew Peter-Carter!
The human body in performance art serves as a living canvas and vehicle for profound artistic expression. This talk presents artists who push their bodies to extreme places in the name of art and experimentation; they harness the power of their bodies to communicate narratives, evoke emotions, challenge societal norms, and question the very essence of human existence.
Join our next Japanese calligraphy workshop to explore a new kani - sai. In Japanese, the character 再 (sai, futatabi) is used to convey the concept of "again" or "re-" in English and implies the idea of repetition, renewal, or resumption
