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.Â
Video Category: Visual art
Cuban Art V: Adios Utopia!
Lecture five will look at the way in which the fall of Berlin Wall and the start of the Periodo Especial affected Cuban Art.
Cuban Art IV: The Cuban Renaissance
This lecture will look at the period directly after the quinquenio gris and the way in which economic stability gave way to a Cuban artistic renaissance from the late 1970s until 1989.
Cuban Art III: Within the Revolution everything! Cuban art after the Revolution
Lecture three will look at how Cuban art transformed after the triumph of Castro’s 1959 Revolution.
Cuban Art II: Wifredo Lam
The lecture will trace the early European influences on Lam’s work and the way in which his artistic style transformed
Cuban Art I: Colonial Influences and the Cuban Vanguardia
This lecture is centred around the influences of Spanish colonialism on Cuban art and how its newly found independence led to the start of Cuban modernism.Â
Feminist Art
We will explore topic of feminism through the artworks of Barbara Kruger, Tschabalala Self and Njideka Akunyili Crosby through this lecture.Â
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.
Down To Earth: The Power Of Beauty To Change Us and Our Planet
Join our online talk and celebrate World Environment Day exploring alternative, peaceful and sustainable approaches to environmental issues.
The Language of the Hand: Poetic Imagery in Arabic Calligraphy
Through a selection of poems, wise sayings, and visuals, this lecture aims to provide a window into the beauty of this living art form through the poetic imaginary.