This talk uses the term ‘witch’ broadly, looking at art of a wide range of witches’ bodies to explore culture’s ideals of beauty.
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Magic and Mystery in Peter Doig’s Art
This talk will discuss Peter Doig's, a mesmerising exploration of dreams and magic, where reality and imagination seamlessly intertwine.
Myth and Magic
Join us and explore a deeper understanding of the cultural and psychological impacts of myth and magic and their role in shaping human consciousness.
Japanese Calligraphy – ‘balance’
Join our next online Japanese Calligraphy workshop where we will, meditate, explore Japanese culture and learn a new kanji - 'balance'.
Poetry Reading: mystery, miracles and magic
Join us as we delve into literary works and enjoy masterpieces read out loud! Our October theme will explore mystery, miracles and magic.
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.