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Marina Abramović’s *The House with the Ocean View*: Living Art, Public Gaze – Explore the Performance Where Marina Abramović Lived on a Platform in a Gallery for 12 Days Without Eating or Talking, Subjecting Herself to the Public Gaze and Exploring Themes of Endurance, Presence, and the Artist’s Body.

Marina Abramović's The House with the Ocean View: Living Art, Public Gaze - A Lecture (Intro Music: A dramatic orchestral piece fades in and then out) Hello, art adventurers! Buckle…
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Louise Bourgeois’s *Spider* (Maman): Maternal Figure, Protection, and Fear – Revisit Louise Bourgeois’s Monumental Spider Sculpture and Explore How It Evokes Both the Protective Qualities of a Mother and the Potential for Intimidation and Fear, Reflecting Complex Familial Relationships.

Louise Bourgeois's Spider (Maman): Maternal Figure, Protection, and Fear (Lecture Begins) Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Grab your metaphorical notebooks 📝, because today we're diving headfirst into the wonderfully…
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Damien Hirst’s *The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living*: The Ethics of Preserving Life in Art – Explore the Debates and Ethical Questions Raised by Damien Hirst’s Use of Real Animals Preserved in Formaldehyde as Artwork, Challenging Our Ideas About Life, Death, and the Role of the Artist.

Damien Hirst's The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living: The Ethics of Preserving Life in Art (Lecture Theatre - Imaginary University of Shock Value & Existential…
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Jeff Koons’s *Michael Jackson and Bubbles*: Celebrity, Kitsch, and Art World Value – Examine the Porcelain Sculpture of Michael Jackson and His Chimpanzee and Explore Koons’s Fascination with Celebrity Culture, Kitsch, and the Art Market’s Valuation of Popular Icons.

Jeff Koons’s Michael Jackson and Bubbles: Celebrity, Kitsch, and Art World Value – A Hilarious Deep Dive (Welcome, Art Enthusiasts, Skeptics, and Chimpanzee Lovers! 🎉) Alright, buckle up, buttercups! Today…
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Keith Haring’s *Altarpiece*: Art, Spirituality, and Social Commentary – Explore Keith Haring’s Later Works That Incorporated Religious Imagery to Address Themes of AIDS, Mortality, and Spirituality, Using His Distinct Style to Convey Powerful Messages.

Keith Haring's Altarpiece: Art, Spirituality, and Social Commentary (A Lecture in Pop Art Theology) (🎶Opening Music: A high-energy 80s synth-pop track with a hint of gospel. Think Madonna meets Kraftwerk.🎶)…
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Jean-Michel Basquiat’s *Untitled* (King Zulu): Culture, History, and Artistic Identity – Explore the Painting Featuring a Reference to King Zulu and Unpack Basquiat’s Engagement with African American History, Culture, and His Own Identity as an Artist Navigating the Art World.

Jean-Michel Basquiat's Untitled (King Zulu): Culture, History, and Artistic Identity (A Lecture – Hold onto your hats, folks, it’s gonna be a wild ride!) (🎤🎧 Background music: A scratchy jazz…
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Kara Walker’s *The Emancipation Approximation*: Silhouettes of History and Fantasy – Explore Kara Walker’s Silhouette Installations That Blend Historical Imagery with Fantasy and Satire to Depict Scenes Related to Slavery, Race, and Power in America, Provoking Dialogue and Discomfort.

Kara Walker's The Emancipation Approximation: Silhouettes of History and Fantasy – A Lecture Alright, folks, settle in, grab your metaphorical popcorn, because we're about to dive headfirst into the wonderfully…
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Cindy Sherman’s *Centerfolds*: Challenging the Male Gaze – Explore Cindy Sherman’s Series of Photographs That Mimic the Layout of Magazine Centerfolds While Depicting Vulnerable and Anxious Figures, Critiquing the Objectification of Women in Media.

Cindy Sherman's Centerfolds: Challenging the Male Gaze 👁️‍🗨️ (A Lecture Exploring the Subversive Power of Vulnerability) Hello, art enthusiasts, culture vultures, and curious minds! Grab your metaphorical popcorn 🍿, because…
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Banksy’s *Deconstructed Che Guevara*: Pop Culture and Political Iconography – Examine Banksy’s Stencil Work That Reinterprets the Image of Che Guevara, Exploring Themes of Revolution, Celebrity, and the Commodification of Political Icons in Popular Culture and Street Art.

Banksy's Deconstructed Che Guevara: Pop Culture and Political Iconography - A Lecture (Opening Music: A frantic remix of "Hasta Siempre" fading into punk rock) Alright everyone, settle down, settle down!…
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Yayoi Kusama’s *Infinity Nets*: Repetition and Meditation – Explore Yayoi Kusama’s Paintings Characterized by Endless Repetitive Patterns of Arcs, Reflecting Her Obsessive Compulsive Tendencies and Her Use of Art as a Form of Therapy and Meditation.

Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Nets: Repetition and Meditation – A Deep Dive (Lecture Hall Ambiance - Imagine a screen displaying a mesmerizing, slightly overwhelming, Infinity Nets painting. Maybe a little polka-dot…