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.
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Homeownership: the rise and fall of public housing
What are the driver and consequences of the success of an homeownership ideology? How has it increased social inequalities and segregation?
From Conflict to Creation – how art can build bridges
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming event that promises to ignite thought-provoking conversations and inspire positive change. Join us for a captivating panel discussion and celebrate International Peace Day 2023.
Forming a Cultural Identity: Through the Eyes of Contemporary Artists
During this session, we will focus predominantly on a selection of contemporary artists from ethnic minorities who explore notions of ‘identity’ in their paintings.
Isolation and Innovation: Japan’s Closed Country Period and Its Legacy
The influence of Japan’s isolation reverberates through time, enhancing cultural diversity and fostering a deeper appreciation for the richness and interconnectedness of global culture. This talk will explore the legacy of the period of isolation in Japan and its impact on the global cultural landscape.
Behind the Facade: a False Narrative of Art Authenticity
This talk focuses on two particular case studies that represent a fake on the one hand and a forgery on the other, that were both sold in London a few years ago and are now in two of the leading art collections in the world and remain on display. Using a range of sources and methodologies, the true story of these deceptive objects will become clear, and they can act as cyphers for numerous other problematic items circulating in the art market today.
Jean-Michel Basquiat: painting history
This talk explores Basquiat as a history painter, an artist who documents our shared histories. We will look at Basquiat’s art and how it records and interprets Black history in the US in all of its complexities from jazz to film, colonization to police brutality.
Gender Roles in the Home: Contemporary Art
Through the eyes of a range of female artists, see how gender roles have been challenged by artists all over the world, including Frida Kahlo, Louise Bourgeois and Tracey Emin.
Folding Your Way to Discipline: the art of origami in Japanese family
Origami requires precision and attention to detail, reflecting the Japanese belief in the importance of meticulousness and quality. This talk explores how origami encourages kids to take pride in their work and strive for excellence in all aspects of life.
Mistaken Sentiment: Impressionism and Motherhood
This talk will explore the complex subject of motherhood by these unconventional female artists to get us to, perhaps, rethink contemporary sentiments associated with ‘motherhood.’