Hosted live via Zoom, this inspiring series—guided by Prof. Rico Franses—asks a simple yet profound question: What does art have to say about peace? Quite a lot, it turns out. Every session center on a close reading of one painting, breaking it down to reveal layers of meaning, historical context, and emotional resonance. From ancient frescoes to contemporary canvases and from Western to Eastern traditions, we will explore how artists have pictured peace and its absence—political, religious, personal, interior, and external—holding a mirror to its beauties, complexities, and contradictions. Whether you’re an art lover, a student, or someone devoted to fostering oneness and understanding, these lectures offer a unique opportunity to learn, reflect, and connect through thoughtful dialogue and shared visual experience. Join us and become part of a global conversation on art’s enduring role in imagining—and challenging—peace. Registration fee - CHF 100 for the full lecture series.