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Damien Hirst’s *The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living*: The Shark as a Statement on Mortality – Examine Damien Hirst’s infamous artwork featuring a preserved Tiger Shark and explore how this provocative piece directly confronts viewers with the idea of death and our attempts to grapple with our own mortality through art, science, and display, sparking debate and fascination about the boundaries of art and life, and the role of the artist in provoking thought.

Damien Hirst's The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living: The Shark as a Statement on Mortality (Lecture Hall Ambient Sounds, Projection Screen Flickers to Life) Alright,…
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Jeff Koons’s *Balloon Dog* (Red): Pop Culture, Kitsch, and Art Market Value – Explore Jeff Koons’s large red balloon dog sculpture and its status as a symbol of contemporary art market success, mass appeal, and the blurring of lines between High Art and Popular Culture, becoming a widely recognized and debated icon that embodies the intersection of art and commerce and raises questions about taste and value in the art world.

Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog (Red): Pop Culture, Kitsch, and Art Market Value - A Lecture (Image: A vibrant, glossy red Balloon Dog by Jeff Koons prominently displayed) Alright, settle down…
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Keith Haring’s *Radiant Baby*: A Universal Symbol of Life and Hope in Public Art – Revisit Keith Haring’s signature Radiant Baby symbol and explore how this simple yet energetic image became a powerful and universally recognized symbol of life, hope, and new beginnings in his public art and activism, appearing in various forms and locations worldwide and spreading messages of joy and connection, making art accessible to everyone and advocating for positive change.

Keith Haring's Radiant Baby: A Universal Symbol of Life and Hope in Public Art (A Lecture on the Power of a Simple Icon) (🛎️ Class is in Session! Grab your…