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Louise Bourgeois’s *Maman*: The Spider as a Complex Maternal Symbol – Revisit Louise Bourgeois’s monumental bronze spider sculptures and explore how they represent the artist’s mother, evoking both protection, nurturing, and the intricate work of weaving, while also carrying connotations of fear and intimidation through its size and form, reflecting the complexities of familial bonds and emotional landscapes.

Louise Bourgeois's Maman: The Spider as a Complex Maternal Symbol – A Lecture (Slide 1: Title Slide: Louise Bourgeois's Maman: The Spider as a Complex Maternal Symbol. Image: Close-up, dramatic…
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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.

Damien Hirst's The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living: The Shark as a Statement on Mortality (A Lecture in the Key of "Why the Heck is…
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Adapting to the Changing Workplace.

Adapting to the Changing Workplace: Buckle Up, Buttercup! 🚀 (A Lecture for the Future-Ready Professional) (Image: A cartoon illustration of a person wearing a hard hat and futuristic glasses, looking…
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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.

Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog (Red): Pop Culture, Kitsch, and Art Market Value – A Lecture on Inflatable Iconography (Cue upbeat, slightly cheesy synth music) Alright, settle in, art lovers (and…
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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.

Keith Haring's Radiant Baby: A Universal Symbol of Life and Hope in Public Art (Lecture Begins with Upbeat Music and a Slideshow of Haring's Artwork) Alright everyone, settle in, settle…