Café scientifique - may 2024

Darkness: discover the eerie atmosphere and dark themes of Gothic aesthetic .

The Gothic aesthetic has been present in art and literature for centuries, known for its eerie atmosphere and dark themes. This essence of Gothic, both frightening and captivating, lies in its suspended darkness that promises something beyond.
Based on this idea, Maxime Coulombe is writing a book exploring Gothic motifs from the 18th century that will be published by Presses Universitaires de France. 
This presentation will introduce the book and discuss its adaptation into an exhibition.

Where? Boola Bardip Museum
When? Saturday 11 May, 10am
Lecture in English

Coffee and cake included in the ticket price. 
This conference is organised in collaboration with AFRAN and WA Museum Boola Bardip at the Woodside Learning Studios of the WA Museum Boola Bardip.

Bio:
Maxime Coulombe, a professor at Université Laval in Quebec, Canada, and the founder of the Laboratoire d'art contemporain in Quebec City. His research centers on art history, image reception, and contemporary culture. Coulombe has authored several books on topics ranging from video games to neuroscience's relationship with image perception.