This lecture looks at the work of two artists who explored these ‘new’ sexual expressions, Jeanne Mammen and Otto Dix, alongside the work of sociologist and activist Magnus Hirschfeld, founder of the Institute of Sexology.
Video Category: Identity
Ancestral Trauma in Caribbean Culture
Join Samantha Allen to understand what ancestral trauma means for the British Caribbean community and how we can help to create spaces of safety and liberation in the workplace.
What does it mean to Succeed and Fail in Western Society
During this talk we will explore the concept of success and failure in Western society. What is behind these societal expectations? Are there better, healthier guiding principles to a happy life that we should be embracing for 2023?
What Makes Us Human: Unique Emotions in Japanese Language
Every language has untranslatable words, claiming something very important to its community, giving it a distinct name. In this talk, we will discuss unique words explaining special states of mind or emotions in Japanese language which have no equivalent in English.
Cabaret Culture
The multi coloured world of cabaret is a vast spectrum of performance, incorporating visual arts, comedy, music, dance, strip tease, the list is seemingly endless. Join us as we discuss who what where when how and why is Cabaret.
On Tastemakers: Culture, Beauty and History
Have you ever considered who decides what is cool, appealing, fashionable, undesirable, threatening or healthy? We consume the media for knowledge and entertainment but do we ever stop and think how that consumption shapes what we get to know and like and what we don’t?
Join Samantha Allen to explore notions of beauty, heritage and ‘the savage’ to understand why we often think the way we do.
German Postwar Art: on Identity, Belonging and Peace
We will explore how being on the wrong side of the war, impacted German artists' perceptions of identity and nationality, as well as their active struggle to create a better future.
The Dark Side of the Enlightenment
In this, the third of Gavin Baddeley's provocative online talks on the history of the Devil, we examine the role the outwardly demonic - and covertly Satanic - played in this Age of Empire, with a particular focus on the English. After all, as any Hollywood casting director will tell you, we still make the best villains!
Mental Health: An Ayurvedic Perspective
Ideas about alternative medicine are deeply embedded in Western culture today - whether in the form of yoga, massage, herbal remedies or discussions about mindfulness and wellness. The aim of this talk is to shed light on the ancient Indian practice of Ayurveda, from which many of these ideas originate.
Artist in Focus: Paula Rego
Rego’s art is undoubtedly characterised by her incredible ability to create captivating narratives that often evoke fairytales or dreams, but we will see how she equally uses her art to push important socio-political messages to the frontline.