This one runs as an interactive workshop: the hour includes exercises your colleagues do themselves, not only a talk.
Nienke van der Wal has worked in the arts for almost 20 years, as a consultant, curator, podcast host, moderator, leqturer, speaker, and author. She is also the founder of Young Collectors Circle, the way into the art world for art lovers and emerging art collectors.
All sessions by Nienke →A taxidermied shark, a neon sign, a big red square… Sometimes encountering contemporary art can be a puzzling experience. In “Who’s Afraid of Contemporary Art”, Nienke van der Wal talks about what contemporary art is and how biology determines how we feel about it.
She shares a framework through which to view contemporary art and tips on how to get more out of your interaction with contemporary art.
During the expert session, Nienke engages participants through a series of interactive activities and Q&A using Mentimeter, an interactive engagement tool.
Gain insight into the defining characteristics of contemporary art and how it challenges traditional perceptions, encouraging viewers to explore new ideas.
Learn how sensory perceptions and neurological responses influence our interpretation of contemporary art, providing a biological basis for our reactions.
Acquire practical tips and a structured framework for viewing contemporary art, enhancing personal interaction, and developing a deeper appreciation for its diversity.
Contemporary art often challenges traditional perceptions and can be a puzzling yet enriching experience. In the session "Who’s Afraid of Contemporary Art," Nienke van der Wal explores the intriguing world of contemporary art, which can range from a taxidermied shark to a neon sign or a large red square.
These artworks are designed to provoke thought and challenge conventional aesthetics, prompting viewers to engage with art on a deeper level. Nienke begins by discussing what defines contemporary art and how it distinguishes itself from other art forms.
She addresses the perplexing nature of contemporary art and how it invites audiences to explore new ideas and question their assumptions about creativity and expression.
Nienke delves into the role of biology in shaping our reactions to contemporary art. She explains how our sensory perceptions and neurological responses influence the way we interpret and feel about various artworks.
By understanding the biological basis of our reactions, participants can better appreciate why some pieces resonate more than others. Nienke provides a framework for viewing contemporary art that helps demystify the experience.
This framework encourages viewers to consider context, intent, and personal interpretation, offering a structured approach to engage with art that might initially seem obscure or inaccessible.
In addition to providing theoretical insights, Nienke shares practical tips for enhancing your interaction with contemporary art. She emphasizes the importance of approaching art with an open mind, encouraging curiosity and personal connection rather than seeking definitive answers.
Through guided exercises, participants learn to appreciate the diversity of contemporary art and develop skills to interpret and enjoy it more fully. By the end of the session, attendees will have a greater understanding of contemporary art's role in society and feel more confident in their ability to engage with it meaningfully.
No prior knowledge is assumed. It is built for a general working audience, and people who already know the subject get the research and the practical side rather than an introduction. What the hour itself covers: A taxidermied shark, a neon sign, a big red square… Sometimes encountering contemporary art can be a puzzling experience. In “Who’s Afraid of Contemporary Art”, Nienke van der Wal talks about what contemporary art is and how biology determines how we feel about it.
A workshop. The description of this session says so itself: the hour includes exercises and activities that participants do, not only an expert speaking. It still runs live and online, for as many colleagues as you want to invite.
Nienke van der Wal is one of the experts we auditioned ourselves, and we produce every session so we see how each one lands. Participants rate this session 4.6 out of 5, across 14 responses, and rate Nienke personally 4.7 out of 5.
It is interactive, and the block higher up on this page says exactly how for this session. Nobody has to speak up who does not want to: the chat and the polls carry most of it, and the questions can come in anonymously.
It runs 45 min / 15 min: the talk, then live questions. All you do is pick a date. We brief Nienke, produce the session, host and moderate it, run the Q&A, and send you the report within an hour of the end.
A team, a department, an employee network or every single employee at once, with no cap and no per-seat price. It runs inside your own Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Google Meet, or on a branded page we build. No integration, no login, no company device or e-mail.
The session is delivered in Dutch, English. You can add high accuracy live subtitles in 8, 16 or 24 languages, so everyone follows in their own. That is a paid option, priced by the number of languages you need.
No, and that is by design. There is nothing to install, nothing to integrate and no connection to your systems, so there is nothing for IT to validate: we join your own Teams, Zoom or Meet as a guest speaker, or we host a page and your people open a link. No software, no accounts, and no data of yours that we can reach. It is why hundreds of companies, among them some of the largest technology and financial firms in the world, were able to start within a day.
We never receive or hold personal data about your employees. Because the session runs in your own environment, attendance and identity stay with you, and what we report back is aggregated: numbers, ratings and survey answers, not people. That is also why IT approval usually takes minutes rather than weeks.
You keep the recording and can share it internally. You also get attendance over time, participant ratings for the content and the speaker, the survey answers, and the topics your people asked for next.
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