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Join us for a fascinating talk exploring the intersection of 3D projection mapping and drag performance through the lens of queer phenomenology. Drawing on Sara Ahmed’s work, this session examines how orientation shapes both our perception of space and our sense of self.

What to expect:

Discover how digital technologies reimagine drag beyond gendered performance, shifting toward posthuman embodiment.

Explore facial projection mapping experiments that challenge traditional notions of body and identity.

Gain insight into the creative process and conceptual explorations behind this groundbreaking work.

Whether you're passionate about performance art, digital media, or identity exploration, this talk offers a thought-provoking look at how technology is reshaping the boundaries of body, space, and performance.

Reserve your spot now and experience drag in an entirely new dimension!

Experience a thought-provoking installation from artist Jema Hewitt’s PhD thesis, “How is gender interpreted within the processes of designing robots and embodied AI?”

Inspired by feminist theorist Judith Butler, this work explores how social robots often lack the iterative, performative nature of human gender. Instead, they reflect stereotypical, patriarchal design concepts, shaped by material culture and lazy gender assumptions.

What to expect:

Witness the artwork created by three robots that traversed a framed landscape of white paper, transforming it through their movement over time.

Reflect on the gendered symbolism of colours, shapes, and design choices.

Consider how anthropomorphism and gendered task roles influence Human-Robot Interaction.

Referencing Bauhaus shape theory, animation, and material culture, this installation invites you to reimagine robots not as gendered machines, but as creative, evolving entities.

Don’t miss this powerful exploration of gender, technology, and the art of robotics!

Step into the timeless world of traditional bell production with a stunning photo exhibition capturing the process at the UK’s last major bellfoundry, here in Loughborough.

What to expect:

Striking images documenting the centuries-old craftsmanship behind each bell.

A rare glimpse into the furnaces, molds, and meticulous artistry that shape these iconic instruments.

Discover the heritage and skill keeping this historic craft alive.

Whether you're a history buff, an art lover, or simply curious about the fading art of bellmaking, this exhibition offers a visual journey through sound, metal, and tradition.

Don’t miss it—see the magic of bellfounding brought to life through the lens!

Joyce-Inspired Visual Art
I am a visual artist with a multi-disciplinary practice, currently pursuing a PhD that uses drawing to create a visual dialogue with Molly Bloom from James Joyce's Ulysses through a feminist lens. My work explores themes of identity, language, and embodiment, blending fine art with literary discourse.

I have curated exhibitions, performed Joyce at Bloomsday events from 2017 to 2022, and collaborated with musicians to create a Joyce-inspired album of experimental music.

Join us to see this showcase of an evolving body of work, offering a unique fusion of visual art, performance, and literary interpretation.

Explore the transformative power of jewellery in Yajie’s captivating gallery showcase. Through her PhD research, Yajie investigates how jewellery—an intimate and symbolic object worn for millennia—can influence well-being in today’s fast-paced world.

Amid rising stress and anxiety, her work examines whether jewellery can offer comfort, evoke emotions, or foster a sense of connection. This exhibition invites you to experience the intersection of art, adornment, and mental well-being through a unique and thought-provoking collection.

Step into a world where stories are told without words. This powerful gallery exhibition reimagines the wordless children’s picturebook, breaking free from the traditional page. Through expansive image arrangements and branching narrative structures, the display offers a fresh take on visual storytelling.

At the heart of the exhibition is a series of striking prototypes developed in collaboration with Barnardo’s National Counter Trafficking Centre. These wordless narratives vividly depict the realities of child exploitation in the UK, offering a first-hand visual account of online grooming, criminal exploitation, county lines, and debt bondage—all seen through the eyes of a young boy.

Designed as an educational tool, this thought-provoking display challenges conventions, encourages collaborative discourse, and invites viewers to engage with difficult but essential conversations.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a researcher? "What Do You Meme?" is an interactive, drop-in card game where memes meet academia! Participants will engage with custom-designed meme cards, each reflecting relatable moments from the world of research.

Each card features a popular meme on one side and a real-life researcher scenario on the other—but can you guess the connection? Players will match memes to research experiences, debate their interpretations, and even remix their own memes.

This lighthearted, easy-to-play game is designed to be fun, engaging, and open to all—no prior research experience required! Whether you’re an academic or just meme-curious, drop by, pick a card, and see if you can decipher the everyday struggles of researchers—one meme at a time!