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.
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.
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 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.
This lecture looks at the art of some of the prominent members of the symbolist movement: Odilon Redon, Paul Serusier and Gustav Moreau.
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.
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.
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
Approaching Shunbun no Hi, the Japanese holiday during the vernal equinox, we would like to invite you to celebrate the arrival of spring, a symbol of new life and explore the Japanese approach to a long life and vitality.
We will explore common story patterns and symbols to see what the tales we were told as children can tell us about the world we have come to inhabit.Â
