Japan was among the greatest influences on Victorian era culture and art. Presented by Ohio Kimono From High Tea to the artist Van Gogh, Victorian era culture and art as heavily influenced by Japan. In this panel we will explore renown artists, works of art, fashion,...
There have been several attempts at Steampunk movies but none of them have quite hit the mark. Why??!! Presented by Karen Dezoma There have been many movies and TV shows who have attempted to use the Steampunk aesthetic but none of them have captured the...
An informative introduction to the Steampunk culture in Latin America. Presented by Captain Quaestor A fascinating dialogue regarding Steampunk in Latin American countries. In Spanish-speaking countries, such as Mexico, Argentina, or Chile, the subgenre has become...
A look at two major Turn of the Century art styles: Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Presented by Fiona Finnigan The transition from the 19th to the 20th centuries brought with it a brave new world: new ideas, new technologies, new ways of being. With it came new kinds of...
Come to a relaxed Q&A session with indie author, Dana Fraedrich, and fling your queries at her! Presented by Dana Fraedrich Wondering how to bust writer’s block? What even is marketing? And how do you make the words go out into the world? Author Dana...
Lighting the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair: An Illuminating Look Behind the Scenes. Presented by Douglas J. Dahlberg PE, BSCE, MBA Who provided the electricity for 93,000 light bulbs and how were they powered to illuminate the “White City?” The AC vs. DC...
