Em Cooper in Conversation with Andrea Sabbadini
A film screening by British director and animator, Em Cooper, followed by a discussion.
Freud in Zion: Psychoanalysis and the Making of Modern Jewish Identity
Few episodes in the history of psychoanalysis are as densely packed with trans-cultural, ideological, institutional and ethical issues as the arrival of psychoanalysis in pre-state Israel in the early 20th century. 'Freud in Zion' is the first work to explore this encounter between psychoanalytic expertise, Judaism, Modern Hebrew culture and the Zionist revolution.
‘Memoir’ Lisa Appignanesi and Blake Morrison in Conversation with Jane Haberlin
The Relational School (of psychoanalysis and psychotherapy) and the Freud Museum are holding a series of intimate evening forums addressing the subject of memoir from the perspective of how writing and publishing has come to affect the individual’s experience of their own story.
Symposium: Interpreting Collections: Idea, Object, Site
This one-day symposium, timed to accompany the exhibition DreamWork by artist and researcher Christie Brown, considers the relationship between ceramic art practice and museum collections within the broader context of contemporary visual culture. The symposium addresses key areas of inspiration for artists within this context, by focussing on the dialogue between the concept, the collection […]
Shakespeare and Psychoanalysis
This talk will explore the influence of Shakespeare on Freud and on the development of psychoanalysis
Football as Therapy
A discussion about the use of football as a means of working with adolescent boys expressing emotional and behavioural difficulties.
‘Memoir’ Jackie Kay and Gillian Slovo in Conversation with Robert Downes
The Relational School (of psychoanalysis and psychotherapy) and the Freud Museum are holding a series of intimate evening forums addressing the subject of memoir from the perspective of how writing and publishing has come to affect the individual’s experience of their own story. Tonight Jackie Kay and Gillian Slovo discuss their autobiographical texts with Robert Downes.
‘Under Freud’s Couch’ Leif Elggren Performance, presentation and discussion
In his sound art, Leif Elggren uses the microphone as a kind of third ear. His recording under the couch brings to the forefront the potential to understand musical listening almost like a psychoanalytic treatment.
'Under the Couch' is a new CD release by Leif Elggren on Firework Edition Records with a critical text by Lucia Farinati.
Keeping Schtum – a secret history of Jewish football
This talk unravels the secret history of Jewish football in the UK, Europe and beyond, showing that the game’s transformation would not have been possible without such Jewish Sports Legends as Louis Bookman, Harry Morris, Leslie Goldberg, Mark Lazarus and Morris Keston.
‘Missing Out’ Author’s Talk: Adam Phillips with Lisa Appignanesi
Adam Phillips discusses missing out, frustration, satisfaction and the many wishes and wants in-between with Lisa Appignanesi, author of 'All About Love' (Virago) and Chair of the Freud Museum.