Our history has been marked by creative expressions that seem to point us toward something higher. Inherent in each of us there seems to be an attraction to expressions of what we might have traditionally called 'beauty'.

But we live in an age of deconstruction. The realm of artistic expression, often a vanguard for ideological change, has not been immune to the emptying influence of post-modernism. This leads to the question - what insight does our civilisation's rich artistic and cultural tradition still hold today?

Winston Marshall, Makoto Fujimura, Jonathan Pageau and Timothy Patitsas are among those seeking to mine the best from that tradition.  Joining together for our latest offstage podcast, they ask the question:

“is beauty real?”

Drawing on each of their unique experiences and heritage, the group delve further into the nuance of the question, touching on the theological perspectives behind the question of reality, what it means to ‘create’, the idea of transgressive beauty, and more.

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Makoto Fujimura is a contemporary artist and cultural influencer, known for his "slow art" style that merges fine art with traditional Japanese painting. He is also an arts advocate, writer, and founder of the International Arts Movement, with works featured in major museums worldwide.

Winston Marshall is a member of the ARC Advisory Board. He is a Grammy award-winning musician, writer, and host of the podcast ‘Marshall Matters’. He is also co-founder of the non-profit organisation Hong Kong Link Up.

Jonathan Pageau is a liturgical artist for the Orthodox Church and a YouTube commentator on the symbolism and history of traditional arts.

Timothy Patitsas is the creator of the Foundations Forward CORE program, Interim Dean of Hellenic College, and Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics at Holy Cross. He authored The Ethics of Beauty and co-founded Beauty First Films, focusing on Orthodox ethics, liturgy, and economic theory.

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00:00 Introduction: Exploring the Reality of Beauty
02:20 Defining Beauty: Real or Illusion?
04:45 Beauty, Goodness, and Truth in Art and Ethics
06:55 Perspectives on Beauty and Sacrifice
09:25 Beauty in Suffering and Redemption
13:25 Transgression, Tradition, and the Enduring Power of Beauty
18:05 Beauty, Justice, and Truth
26:15 Conclusion: Beauty, Love, and Community in Art and Culture

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