In this talk we will look at some of portable works of art and discuss why they should be appreciated out of the museum context.
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From Angels to Advocates: The Changing Role of the Nurse Through the Centuries
This lecture traces the complex and often contradictory history of nurses: from angels, servants and moral guardians to activists and professionals.
Care as Activism: a Brief History of Quilting from the 19th Century to the Present
This lecture will give a foundational history of quilt making in the US and Britain from the 19th century onwards, ending with a few contemporary artists who use quilt making to connect our present to a complicated history of racism and women’s liberation.
AI and Art: A Study in Mechanical Dreams and Recursive Hallucinations
This lecture is a Part II of our three-part series exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) and text, art and music.
The Intelligent Heart: Spiritual Knowledge in Sufi Thought and Practice
This fascinating lecture explores the Sufi understanding of the heart as the seat of true intelligence and the role of intuition in sufism.
Intuition and Intelligence in the Teachings of George Gurdjieff
In this talk, we explore the dynamic interplay between intuition and intelligence in the teachings of George Gurdjieff, a seminal figure in 20th-century Western mysticism.
Intelligence and intuition – The Fascinating Life of Nikola Tesla
This riveting lecture dives deep into the extraordinary balance between Nikola Tesla’s razor-sharp intellect and his uncanny intuitive brilliance.
Karma in Hinduism: origins, meaning, misconceptions
This lecture will clarify the true meaning of karma in Hinduism, explore its role in shaping destiny and moral choices, and address common misconceptions.
From Intuition to Icon: Pablo Picasso and the Leap into Modern Abstraction
This talk focuses on the master piece Demoiselles d’Avignon by Picasso and examine why it is a crucial stepping stone in the birth of modern abstraction.
Guided by Artists: the Art of Instruction
This lecture looks at the art of instructions and how, within the limits of instructions either specific or open-ended, artists can produce vastly different artworks.