Objects of desire – people, objects and collecting
Why are we so attached to our belongings? What do they say about us? What is the difference between hoarding and collecting and what does passion have to do with all this?
Shining stars in the art world – four new artists the world is talking about
Who are the artists the whole world is talking about? Finally they are women after centuries of male supremacy. The time is right for women to stand out in the art world as we are in the midst of a wave of change that seeks to correct the historical distortion.
Art & the WOW effect – art in the experience age
We live in an age in which our thrill threshold is constantly rising. The endless search for extreme experiences also affects the art world, as we see in the past few years. Immersive and interactive art, in which the viewer takes an active part, draws most of the attention.
Jeff Koons – how did he conquer the art world
This lecture will follow Jeff Koons' path to fame through his marriage to Cicciolina, his admiration for Michael Jackson, Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol, to collaborations with Lady Gaga and Louis Vuitton.
Banksy – the most famous anonymous artist
This lecture is about Banksy, one of the most fascinating and famous artists in the world, who has been able to keep his identity a secret since he started working on the streets of Britain in the 1990s
