Helen McCarthy to Explore Studio Ghibli’s Art and Influences in Two Talks
Exeter Phoenix and Leicester’s Sue Townsend Theatre will host the author, with both lectures starting at 7:30 p.m.
Helen McCarthy will present “The Art History of Studio Ghibli” in Exeter and Leicester, exploring the studio’s history and artistic inspirations.
Author Helen McCarthy will give “The Art History of Studio Ghibli” lectures at Exeter Phoenix on Tuesday, September 1, and Leicester’s Sue Townsend Theatre on Monday, October 5.
Both talks begin at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for each event. The Leicester date also contains an unexplained reference to February in the original listing.
The lecture explores Ghibli beyond its films, tracing its influences through Japanese and Western art, the energy of Japan’s streets, and the mystical qualities of its traditions and wild places.
McCarthy will guide audiences through the studio’s history and inspirations, allowing time to appreciate selected artworks. She will also provide resources for further exploration:
- Books
- Websites
- Places to visit
McCarthy wrote the first English-language books about anime and about Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli’s co-founding director.
Source: ANN
