Sun 15 Jun
|Online and Delayed Viewing
Magic in Contemporary Art, Ep. 3 – Lecture & Discussion
Dr. Amy Hale speaks with artists Jesse Bransford and Barry William Hale about the influence of Hermetic magic on their work.
Time & Location
15 Jun 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
Online and Delayed Viewing
About The Event
Together with the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, we invite you to join an online discussion about magic and contemporary art, hosted by Dr. Amy Hale.
Episode 3: Reframing Contemporary Hermetic Art, with Barry William Hale and Jesse Bransford
Some of the most striking esoteric modern artists – such as Hilma af Klint, Olga Fröbe-Kapteyn, Austin Osman Spare and Ithell Colquhoun – were deeply influenced by Hermetic philosophies and symbols. They engaged with magical systems like Kabbalah, alchemy and Rosicrucianism, drawing inspiration from the principle 'As Above, So Below'. Contemporary artists Barry William Hale and Jesse Bransford also incorporate these systems and principles in their work, though with distinct styles and approaches. In this episode, Amy speaks with Barry and Jesse about the role of Hermetic traditions and magical practice in their art.
Magic in Contemporary Art – Online Discussion Series
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