This session will discuss the use of metaphor throughout Rope along with Hitchcock’s concurrently advanced and adverse representations of queer characters, which are simultaneously progressive for having centre- stage but also problematic for being villainous.
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Kryptadia – the 1800’s Secret Journals of Taboo Stories
In this lecture we will dive into the long forgotten “Kryptadia” journals published in a limited prints and in total secret over the time span of 30 years.
Secrets and Symbols of Annunciation Paintings
In this lecture, we’ll explore some of the most famous and complex Annunciation paintings, including Annunciations by Fra Angelico, Leonardo da Vinci, Carlo Crivelli, Robert Campin, and Sandro Botticelli.
Artists’ Love Letters
During this lecture we explore the private thoughts of artists as they express themselves to/about the person they venerated.
Behind Closed Doors: Secrets and Taboos in Contemporary Art
In this session we will delve into all the ways artists have recently tackled in their works taboo themes linking to love, sexuality and trauma.
Unveiling Secrets in Japanese Literature
Join us for an illuminating lecture where we delve into the timeless Japanese literature classics “The Pillow Book” and “The Tale of Genji.”
A History of Queer Women’s Hairstyles
A history of queer’s women’s hairstyles is as varied and diverse as the people whose heads are crowned by them.
The Un(comfortableness) of the Point-of-View Shot in Cinema and Gaming
The session will explore how the awkward point of view shot contributes towards an awkward character type.
Pleasure and Pain in Cult Cinema – A Case Study in ‘The Wicker Man’
This talk will consider the ways in which audiences and fans of the film 'The Wicker Man' have spent the past fifty years trying to understand every aspect of how this remarkable film came into being.
Navigating Pain and Pleasure in Art
In this session, we will look at how contemporary artists frequently discussed the connections between pleasure and pain – and continue to do so.