プロテオドラ Theodora Poulot

Apprehending the Textile Market and Art Nouveau Textile Designs in The Netherlands and Britain, 1700-1900

Exploring the relation between British and Dutch artists’ use of textile from the Dutch Golden Age to Art Nouveau periods. […]
George Hendrik Breitner’s Japonisme, the “Girls in kimono” series

Significant figure of the Dutch Impressionist movement, George Hendrik Breitner (1857 – 1923) was a renowned painter celebrated for his depictions of Amsterdam’s city life and genre paintings. Born in… […]
Charlotte Perriand, the Bauhaus and Japanese Minimalism

During the 20th century, the minimalist design principles of Japan left a significant imprint on modernist architecture, with European figures such as Charlotte Perriand and the Bauhaus art school playing… […]
Stories of Asian diasporic food

What does food tell us about the process of identity formation? […]
Changing ‘society-made’ language: reenacting and rewriting history, past and memory in Lawrence Hill’s “The Book of Negroes”

“The Book of Negroes” demonstrates how language serves as a powerful tool, capable of achieving “what war should or might do”, echoing Dionne Brand’s sentiment. […]
Analyzing societal challenges through the binary approach of comic book narratives

In today’s world, engaging with issues of significant social impact has become of critical importance. Within this setting, comic narratives have evolved, no longer serving solely as entertainment, but as… […]
Reading Report: “An Ars Poetica from the Blue Clerk”, Dionne Brand

In “An Ars Poetica from the Blue Clerk,” Dionne Brand takes us on an insightful journey into the depths and nuances of poetic expression. […]
Discussion Summary: “Black Mother Black Daughter”, Silvia Hamilton & Claire Prieto

“Black Mother, Black Daughter” provides an insightful exploration into the lives and experiences of Black women in Nova Scotia, shedding light on their contributions to their families, churches, and communities. […]
Toru Kamiya “Portraits” at imura art gallery

Kyoto-based artist Toru Kamiya (b. 1969) presents his solo exhibition Portraits, his first with imura art gallery in nine years, following his 2014 show. After completing his MFA in oil… […]