This talk is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the holistic and restorative aspects of Japanese healing traditions: reiki, acupuncture etc.
Video Category: Nature and environment
Climate crisis: from unequal impacts to collective response?
In this talk, we will look into the varied impacts of the climate crisis and the diverse responses it provokes across different communities.
Why Architecture?
Throughout human history, the construction of buildings has often Architect and historian Rasmus Wærn, hailing from Sweden, invites us to delve into the essence of architecture. In his lecture, he will discuss the innate human need to convey our sentiments through the physical structures we create.
Object Lessons in Xenosolidarity
Dedicated to environmental thinking/feeling, and attending to the structures of inequality that mediate the relations between human and non-human actants, this talk will explore how (art) objects can foster an encounter with alien perspectives, challenging us to fabricate new and better modes of coexisting.
Mottainai – Japanese Art of Repurposing
This talk will explore ways how Japanese people make a conscious effort to preserve what we already have and recycle as much as possible.
Wabi Sabi: the impermanent beauty of imperfection
Wabi-sabi teaches us to accept what is not under our control, to strive for excellence rather than perfection, to appreciate failures and flaws, to live simple and slow down our pace. Join Azumi Uchitani in the conversation about Japanese ideas of wabi-sabi and what ‘beautiful’ means.
Dreaming Before Nature: the art of the symbolists
This lecture looks at the art of some of the prominent members of the symbolist movement: Odilon Redon, Paul Serusier and Gustav Moreau.
Environmental Art: An Earth Day Talk
To coincide with Earth Month, we will be looking at artists who have been inspired by Nature when creating their sculptures, installations and paintings, but also those who have incorporated elements of the world around them, physically in their art works.
Environmental Activism: How to Take Effective Actions on Climate Change?
As the climate crisis debate ramps up and activist groups prepare for what is likely to be a summer of action, we take a look back at environmental action, theory and culture and discuss the effectiveness of action and future methods and ideologies.
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.Â
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