This talk will look at the theme of ‘vanitas’ (the emptiness of the material world and the presence of death) in the history of art to better understand how past cultures have thought about the impermanence of life and how this type of thinking leads to a greater understanding of a life worth living.Â
During this talk, looking at a selection of artists working across different mediums, we will explore how religion and spirituality have been addressed by contemporary artists between the 1950s and today.
The choices and actions of the current generation will reverberate through the lives of future generations. Should we factor future generations into our decision-making?
Sophocles’ Antigone has been central to many philosophers’, literary theorists’, and psychoanalysts’ thought. This talk explore some of them.
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming event that promises to ignite thought-provoking conversations and inspire positive change. Join us for a captivating panel discussion and celebrate International Peace Day 2023.
This talk explores the shifting image of the Virgin Mary, how She became the focus of art and prayer and how the humanity of motherhood set the standard, for better or worse, for women throughout Europe. Â
The ancient Stoics have a simple yet compelling view of finding value in a material world. This video explore their views and philosophy.
This talk will explore the different facets of this artwork to help us to rethink our modern conceptions ‘progress’ and ‘time’.Â
This session will discuss Byung-Chul Han’s book Hyperculture: Culture and Globalisation. Han is one of the most prominent South Korean-born philosophers and cultural theorists.
Every summer Japan celebrates a festival, Obon, to commemorate ancestors, whose spirits are believed to temporarily return to this world in order to visit their relatives. Join Azumi Uchitani’s talk to dive into the traditions of Obon and explore its spiritual meaning.
