This talk explores a unique relationship between comic books and Tarot, as they both embody storytelling using symbolic art and natural language.
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Witches’ Bodies in Art
This talk uses the term ‘witch’ broadly, looking at art a wide range of witches’ bodies to explore the idea of the powerful woman in world history from Japanese fox spirits to ancient Mycenaean priestesses, European witches and Mayan queens.
Magic and Mystery in Peter Doig’s Art
This talk is on Peter Doig’s art which is a mesmerising exploration of dreams and magic, where reality and imagination seamlessly intertwine.
Healing the Japanese Way: Exploring Reiki, Acupuncture, and More
This talk is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the holistic and restorative aspects of Japanese healing traditions: reiki, acupuncture etc.
Mystery, Miracles and Magic: the work by the artist M.C.Escher
This lecture explores graphical works by M.C. Escher which play with and make fun of the age-old aim by artists to create three dimensional images in a two dimensional medium.
The Magic Body: Visualising Medieval Medicine
This talk looks at the body in ancient and medieval medical art, its balances and its magical properties. We’ll look at a wide range of art, charts, paintings and drawings from Leonardo to Dürer, medieval manuscripts, medical manuals and cathedral sculptures.
Miracles and Magic in Old Norse Viking Sagas and Mythology
Warmest of welcome to the lecture where we travel back in time to an era where magic was a central part of Norse society and everyday life.
Myth and Magic
Myth and Magic
The Biology of Blame
In this talk we will discuss how social and biological factors interplay to reveal a darker side that may exist within us all, shedding light on how seemingly evil acts can be committed by seemingly ordinary citizens.
Aristotle on Virtue and Vice
In this lecture, we will delve into Aristotle’s concept of virtue and examine how his idea of the golden mean, as a harmonious balance between opposing vices, applies to modern ethical discussions. We will also consider whether Aristotle’s framework remains relevant and practical in addressing today’s moral challenges.