Join Azumi Uchitani for an enlightening lecture that delves into the unique balance of traditional and modern culture in Japan. Discover how traditional arts and crafts have evolved to embrace modern techniques and aesthetics, how ancient philosophies influence present-day lifestyles, and how traditional ceremonies and rituals continue to hold significance in the fast-paced modern society.
Throughout human history, the construction of buildings has often Architect and historian Rasmus Wærn, hailing from Sweden, invites us to delve into the essence of architecture. In his lecture, he will discuss the innate human need to convey our sentiments through the physical structures we create.
We will be exploring how the theme of Love and Loss comes to light in the works by two of the greatest British artists of the 20th century: Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon.
Sophocles’ Antigone has been central to many philosophers’, literary theorists’, and psychoanalysts’ thought. This talk explore some of them.
This talk draws on the work of Lauren Berlant (1957-2021), a leading theorist of sexuality, politics, and culture, to think about the place of sex and the erotic in contemporary culture.
This talk attempts to explore the image and idea of the femme fatale in the art and popular culture fin de siècle Europe.
Join Azumi Uchitani’s review of Japanese traditions and modern influences related to Japanese weddings and courtship.
What can we learn from cities at the forefront of gender mainstreaming practices such as Vienna and Barcelona? And now, can the promises of a “smart” city contribute to reducing the existing inequalities and developing real gender-inclusive cities?
Dorothea Lange is one of the most well-known photographers of the Great Depression. This talk will explore her Depression era photographs, giving them historical context and developing their political content.
This talk investigates jointly three series of fashion productions that resonate with three series of artworks. It draws the thin line between tribute, activism and emancipation on the one hand, and human rights washing, cultural appropriation and disrespect for victims, on the other hand.
