Talk at Tate Britain: What Makes Us Human - Anxiety

This is the final of a three-part series responding to the All Too Human exhibition. 

The first part is a panel discussion examining the core elements of existentialist thought, and its relation to anxiety as a vehicle for self-discovery and ethical change. The second half will look at artistic depictions of emotion more broadly: how can a painted surface express happiness or misery? And who gets to judge whether it succeeds?

The session will provide a concise introduction to the core theme and significance for philosophy and the arts. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to a research article on the relationship between philosophy and their experience of the All Too Human exhibition. 

No prior knowledge of the subject or background in philosophy is required. 

Room information

13:00 - 15:00 Panel discussion is in the Clore Auditorium

15:30 - 17:30 Seminar is in the Duffield Room 

Tickets

£12 Talk only

£24 Talk and pre-talk exhibition entry

Please note the Seminar part of this event is now fully booked.