Join us as we delve into literary works and enjoy masterpieces read out loud! Our October theme will explore mystery, miracles and magic.
Archives: Projects
Miracles and Magic in Old Norse Viking Sagas and Mythology
During this lecture we will travel back in time to an era where Viking mythology and magic was a central part of society and everyday life.
Mystery, Miracles and Magic: the work by the artist M.C.Escher
This talk on art of M.C. Escher is an exploration of pattern, space and surrealist viewpoints which create optical illusions where one sees reality change into the abstract in a way that both makes sense and does not at all
The Magic Body: Visualising Medieval Medicine
This talk looks at the body in ancient and medieval medical art, its balances and its magical properties.
Japanese Calligraphy: ‘desire, craving’
Join this calligraphy session and explore the complex nature of the concept "desire" in Japanese language, society, and spiritual practices.
Japanese Calligraphy: ‘kind, gentle’
Join us as we explore the significance of kanji yasashii and practice drawing this character.
Purity and Defilement: Exploring the Concept of Kegare in Shinto and Buddhism
This event will explore how kegare influences daily life, spiritual practices, and cultural rituals in Japan, offering a deeper understanding of how this concept shapes the Japanese society overall.
Virtues and Vices: thinking through taste in our visual culture
This session turns to the visual world to explore the themes of virtues and vices through the concept of ‘taste.’
Poetry Reading: virtues and vices
Join us as we delve into literary works and enjoy masterpieces read out loud by amazing actor - Matthew Peter-Carter! Our September theme will explore virtues and vices.
The Biology of Blame
Through a set of case studies, this interactive lecture will explore the neuroscience of evil and the biological origins of blame.