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Attend a free public lecture at Gresham College, hosted by the great Ronald Hutton, discussing the archaeology, art, and mythology surrounding the Great Goddess. Discover the history and significance of Gresham College, a London institution that has been offering free lectures since 1597. Learn something new in a historic setting, for free!

Free lunchtime music performances every Wednesday Access to books, newspapers, and online resources in London about art and music. Pianos you can book and play with headphones to practice.

Usually quite crowded but a beautiful place to sit and work. Explore the stunning British Library in London, a hub for knowledge and culture, housing over 150 million items, including rare manuscripts and historical artifacts.

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The Virtual Realisms monthly public lecture series critically investigates the evolving forms of reality created through algorithmic worldbuilding, where advanced digital technologies give rise to new and diverse interpretations of what is considered ‘real.’ The series is curated by Tadej Vindis, Lecturer in Creative Technologies, and Teodora Sinziana Alata, Lecturer in Creative Computing and Algorithmic Cultures, at the University of Westminster.

Also check out the Student Art Pass to gain free access to hundreds of galleries and discounted major exhibitions for just £5 Unlock the world of art with a National Art Pass, granting you free entry to hundreds of UK museums, galleries, and historic houses, plus 50% off major exhibitions!

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Join the world's largest video Focus Room. For someone who works from home, this helped make any space feel more like a co-working space. Participants can share low-interaction encouragement with other participants to create a positive environment about holding each other accountable as they work on their individual tasks. It's used internationally so if you're pulling an all-nighter, there's always someone who can keep you company without having to speak.

Set a timer designed to keep you off your phone while you work. You can use the classic pomodoro timer or customise your focus / break times and be rewarded by growing a virtual plant for every focus period you complete. For extra accountability, there is an option to set a real money forfeit if you break focus and all of it will be donated to plant real trees for a greener world. You can also discover plant facts for native plants in different parts of the world the more you use the app for focus.

Relax in a cozy digital retreat and boost your focus with Virtual Cottage. Choose a goal, sit back, and let the calming atmosphere work its magic.

Uses phone's Screen Time to lock you out of distracting apps and track how often you try to open them

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Explore the power of visual perception with this seminal book on art, history, and society. Also presented by John Berger through episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pDE4VX_9Kk&ab_channel=tw19751

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In this influential philosophical treatise, Jean Baudrillard explores the concepts of simulacrum and simulation, examining how modern societies have become increasingly reliant on representations and models to understand reality.

"The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction" (1935), by Walter Benjamin, is an essay of cultural criticism which proposes and explains that mechanical reproduction devalues the aura (uniqueness) of a work of art,[1] and that in the age of mechanical reproduction and the absence of traditional and ritualistic value, the production of art would be inherently based upon the praxis of politics. Written during the Nazi régime (1933–1945) in Germany, in the essay Benjamin presents a theory of art that is "useful for the formulation of revolutionary demands in the politics of art" in a society of mass culture.

A philosophical and critical analysis of the concept of spectatorship and its relationship to art, politics, and society by renowned philosopher and art critic, Jacques Rancière.

This article discusses the rise of participatory culture in the networked era, exploring how online platforms have transformed the way people create, share, and engage with cultural content.