In this talk we investigate through a materialist lens the shifting approaches to culture, humour and politics as a generation raised on the internet and subjected to constant streams of information comes of age.Â
Video Category: Identity
A Brief History of Drag
Join us as we explore the history of cross-dressing, drag and performance intent on queering gender expression. We will delve into the vast array of genres in which drag has appeared including theatre and opera, investigate drag kings, queens, things, bio queens and creature drag and discuss the future of the art form given its meteoric rise.
Feminist Art
We will explore topic of feminism through the artworks of Barbara Kruger, Tschabalala Self and Njideka Akunyili Crosby through this lecture.Â
Embracing Femininity and Masculinity: Lessons from Japan
Join us in this quest for a balanced, fulfilled life where we learn to use both masculine and feminine energy from Japanese art and lifestyle.
Subculture Style And Counterculture Rebellion: A Brief History Of Cool
In his colourful, lively talk, aimed at both curious outsiders and seasoned street culture veterans, Gavin will lift the lid on the, often surprising, history of counterculture, while showing why they are at once wholly throwaway and absolutely key to the societies that spawn them.
Exploring Global Feminism
In this hour-long session we will be looking at feminism through a global, decolonised lens.
Feminism: Radical & Revolutionary
Feminism and the extremity of thought. This talk will examine radical thinkers, the definition of the word radical in relation to gender equality and means by which to situate other feminist thinkers in different parts of the world in context with different societal standards of radical change.
Feminism: Mother Earth
Examining the case for Environmental (Ecological) Feminism and exploring connection between climate change and ecofeminism.
The Great Divide: Eastern & Western Philosophy
Join our online event where Dr Julian Baggini will discuss the most fundamental concepts of Eastern and Western philosophies and learn how ideas of self and others affect our life views, perceptions and decisions.
Occult Aesthetics and the Re-Invocation of Girl Power
Join us as we explore the uncharted realms of occult aesthetics and their increasing presence in today’s feminist movement.