On May 12, we’re challenging researchers and experts in design, film, and philosophy to debunk our anecdotal fears. From authoritarian regimes to the fear of capitalism and technology, how have our collective fears and ideologies developed in contemporary societies? What makes power and violence?
With vibrant presentations and a live debate, we'll explore the history of design and violence with Paola Antonelli, film and horror studies with Rémy Bennett and Professor Bette Gordon and politics and philosophy with Dr. Samantha Hill.
Moderated by Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun with an interactive workshop by puppet master Emily DeCola.
On May 12, we’re challenging researchers and experts in design, film, and philosophy to debunk our anecdotal fears. From authoritarian regimes to the fear of capitalism and technology, how have our collective fears and ideologies developed in contemporary societies? What makes power and violence?
With vibrant presentations and a live debate, we'll explore the history of design and violence with Paola Antonelli, film and horror studies with Rémy Bennett and Professor Bette Gordon and politics and philosophy with Dr. Samantha Hill.
Moderated by Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun with an interactive workshop by puppet master Emily DeCola.
Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun is a designer of extreme experiences that aims to bring the sublime to life. Dubbed the “Willy Wonka of Design,” Ben Hayoun is an award-winning French designer and filmmaker who creates multi-dimensional experiential projects at the intersection of science, theatre, politics and Design. Wired awarded her their inaugural Innovation Fellowship in 2014, and Icon magazine, Dezeen and Creative Review recognized Dr. Ben Hayoun as one of the top 50 designers 'shaping the future' for her pioneering “total bombardment” design philosophy.
Her laboratory, NBH Studios, is on a mission to bring chaos to the world; she is the founder and director of the International Space Orchestra the world’s first orchestra of NASA space scientists and astronauts; and most recently she founded the University of the Underground, a subversive tuition-free educative and cultural programme that is on course to modify the status quo in public institutions and academia.
