In this session, we’ll discuss how we define a senses today, how they were seen in 18th century and take a closer look at sex and common sense.
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Borders, Boundaries & Bodies: Exploring Cosmopolitanism in and across Iranian Cinema
In this talk we’ll travel to contemporary Iranian cinema, to explore the ways borders, boundaries, and bodies intersect to get us to think about collectivity.
Climate crisis: from unequal impacts to collective response?
In this talk, we will look into the varied impacts of the climate crisis and the diverse responses it provokes across different communities.
John Singer Sargent’s Cosmopolitan Aesthetics
In this talk we will examine how this citizen of nowhere - John Sargent - became everyone’s favourite portraitist.
Cultural Fusion: How Foreign Influences Shaped Japanese Culture
From language and cuisine to fashion and entertainment, we’ll explore the diversity of influences that have shaped Japanese society over the centuries.
Nationalism and Cosmopolitanism: Is it possible to be both?
This philosophy lecture outlines the two positions: nationalism and cosmopolitanism and explains the appeal of each.
Art on the Silk Road
This talk examines the rich artistic heritage that flourished as a result of the extensive trade network spanning from East Asia to the Mediterranean.
The On-Screen Anti-Hero
This session will consider the rising popularity of the anti-hero across film and television and to some extent, computer gaming.
Marina Abramović, the cult of the hero
In this one hour talk we look at the work of the incredible charismatic Abramović, where life is art and art is life.
Superstar: What Andy Warhol know about contemporary celebrity
During this lecture we will discover the world of Andy Warhol’s art, offering insights into his profound understanding of the role of media in shaping contemporary celebrity culture.