[BCMA] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Philosophers' Cafe

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May 13, 2010

Philosophers' Café

Art as expression: personal, collective or universal?

 

 

The Jewish Museum & Archives of British Columbia welcomes Dr. Efrat El-Hanany for a Philosophers' Cafe discussion of: Art as expression: personal, collective or universal? on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm in the Snider Adult Lounge, located on the 1st floor of the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver (950 W.41st Avenue, Vancouver).

 

Art is often seen as a vehicle for individual self-expression, and has more recently been presented and interpreted as an expression of collective identity (racial, religious, ethnic, national, gender). Can these functions be separated? Does art always need to speak from the viewpoint of a situated individual or group? Can its viewpoint and audience instead be posited as universal or non-personal? We will examine these issues in the work of prominent visual artists. *Illustrated Talk

 

Dr. El-Hanany, a Professor of Art History at Capilano University, is an art historian specializing in the visual culture of the Italian Renaissance, with interests in the art of China and traditions of Jewish and contemporary art. 

 

No philosophical training or expertise is required. The Philosopher's Café promotes open, meaningful dialogue on the discussion topic, enabling participants to share their own ideas and to broaden their perspective by considering the views of others.

 

A donation of $5.00/person is suggested. No RSVP required, everyone is welcome.

 

The 2009-10 Philosophers' Cafe series is presented in collaboration with Simon Fraser University Department of Continuing Studies.

 

For more information, contact the Jewish Museum & Archives of BC at info at jewishmuseum.ca or call (604)257-5199

 

The Jewish Historical Society of British Columbia, through its publications, education programs, and the operation of the Museum and Archives, is the preeminent and authoritative body for collection and sharing of community memory of Jewish life in British Columbia. 

 

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Media Contact:

Molly Winston, Education Coordinator

Jewish Museum & Archives of BC

mwinston at jewishmuseum.ca | (604)638-7288

 

 

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