Sharing ideas

Over the years we’ve been proud to bring together hundreds of artists, writers, philosophers, academics and more at our annual symposium. To further our aim of sharing new thoughts and ideas in relation to art, literature and philosophy, we’ve made over 40 hours of educational and enriching content available completely free on YouTube channel.


2023 - On Flourishing

We gathered together in Fjällnäs, Sweden to explore the importance and challenge of human flourishing. We were joined by a selection of exceptional speakers from around the world, including from our partner Bard College and the Open Society University Network.


2022 - On Freedom

We gathered together at Ellenborough Park, UK to explore the timely and fascinating topic of Freedom. We were joined by a selection of exceptional speakers for around the world, including from our partner Bard College and the Open Society University Network..


2019 - On Identity

We gathered together in Fjällnäs, Sweden to explore the the complex and often illusive subject of Identity. We heard from many different people all of whom explored difference aspects of their own and our shared human identity.


2018 - On Childhood

In our final year in Venice we explored the theme of Childhood. We enjoyed a weekend of discussion and debate that encompassed nostalgia, memory, idealisation, art, poetry and much more.


2017 - On Landscape

We returned to Venice, a perfect setting to discuss Landscape, including it’s impact on the dramatic form, the impact of the virtual and the impact of sound on setting.


2016 - On Ephemera

In our first year in Venice, we gathered in the Fondazione Giorgio Cini, on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. Bathed in summer sunlight that flickers up of the famous waters, we discussed spirituality, transcendence, art, music and much more.

Trailers

Proceedings

To view printed versions of our symposium proceedings from 2015-2019, please click the link below.