A discussion of the Victorian fascination with spirit boards, automatic writing, and other methods of channeling the dead. Presented by Sandra Fenton Whether channeling the dead through a professional medium or as a home hobbyist, the popularity of spiritism during...
Presented by Fiona Finnigan A look at major artistic movements and themes of the 19th Century Fiona Finnigan earned her Masters Degree in History of Visual and Material Culture ( the history of stuff!) from Southern Illinois University in 2018. Her specialty is Turn...
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...
