How much can art really affect the way we feel and think? Can looking at a painting change our mood, or even help us understand parts of ourselves we didn’t know were there? In this Watch & Talk session, we’ll explore these questions through scenes from the visually stunning film Ruben Brandt, Collector. In this unusual animated story, a troubled art therapist travels across the world encountering, and sometimes stealing, some of the most famous artworks in history, from many different civilisations and artistic periods. As the characters move through museums, dreams, and memories, the film becomes a playful tour through the world’s artistic masterpieces.

The session will be hosted by Anastasiia, an art historian and professional animator who brings both deep knowledge and creative insight to the conversation. Together we’ll watch selected scenes and unpack the artworks that appear in them, discussing what makes these pieces so powerful and why they continue to shape our imagination centuries later. Along the way, we’ll explore a deeper question: what role does art actually play in our emotional and psychological lives? Is engaging with art a luxury, or could it be something human beings genuinely need for their mental well-being? Expect a lively discussion that blends cinema, art history, and thoughtful reflection in a way that’s both stimulating and fun. 🎨

Let's sit back with good friends in comfy chairs and watch scenes from a brilliant and beautiful animated film that has piqued the curiosity of artists and psychologists around the world. And, of course, let's have a fun and cultured discussion about our mutual cinematic journey!

艺术到底能在多大程度上影响我们的情绪和思考？只是看一幅画，真的可能改变我们的心情，甚至让我们理解自己之前没意识到的一部分吗？在这场 Watch & Talk 活动里，我们会通过视觉风格非常独特的电影《Ruben Brandt, Collector》中的一些片段，一起来聊这些问题。在这个有点特别的动画故事里，一位内心困扰的艺术治疗师在世界各地旅行，遇见——有时候甚至“偷走”——历史上一些很有名的艺术作品，这些作品来自不同文明和艺术时期。随着角色在博物馆、梦境和记忆之间穿梭，整部电影也慢慢变成了一场轻松又有趣的艺术之旅，带大家走进很多经典艺术作品的世界。

这场活动由 Anastasiia 主持，她是一位艺术史研究者，同时也是一名专业动画师，在艺术知识和创意表达之间都有自己的理解。大家会一起观看精选片段，也会聊聊电影中出现的那些艺术作品，看看为什么这些作品在这么多年之后依然能影响人们的想象力。与此同时，我们也会一起讨论一个更深一点的问题：艺术在我们的情绪和心理生活里，到底扮演什么角色？与艺术互动只是某种生活里的附加体验，还是说它其实是人类精神状态中挺重要的一部分？这会是一场结合电影、艺术史和个人思考的聊天，气氛轻松，也会有不少有意思的观点。

一起和朋友们坐在舒服的椅子上，看一部画面风格很特别的动画电影片段。这部电影一直让很多艺术家和心理学研究者产生兴趣。当然，看完之后也少不了一场轻松又有点文化味道的观影聊天，一起聊聊这段有趣的电影体验。