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Get matched →Explore the intersection of art, philosophy and psychology during a special gallery talk and exhibition walkthrough accompanying That’s Absurd. Professor Dr. Roger Young, an instructor in the Department of Psychology at Florida Gulf Coast University, will lead a presentation examining absurdity as a human experience and what psychological research reveals about how it shapes the way we think, feel and navigate everyday life. Drawing from existential psychology and philosophy, Dr. Young will introduce key perspectives on absurdity and explore how these ideas connect to selected works in the exhibition. Through the lens of philosophical theories and psychological research, the discussion will offer a deeper look at the questions, contradictions and unexpected perspectives that make absurdism such a compelling subject. Exhibition curator Julio Gonzalez Batista will also lead a gallery walk, offering visitors an opportunity to experience the artwork more closely and gain additional insight into the creative perspectives, concepts and artistic expressions represented throughout That’s Absurd. Whether approached through art, philosophy or psychology, absurdity invites us to question what we consider normal, meaningful and even rational. This event offers an opportunity to look beyond the artwork, engage with the ideas behind the exhibition and discover the fascinating ways absurdity intersects with everyday life.
Professor Dr. Roger Young is an instructor in the Department of Psychology at Florida Gulf Coast University. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, he is a first-generation college graduate whose academic interests center on philosophical questions and their psychological implications, particularly within existential psychology. His primary research area is existential isolation. Outside academia, he enjoys creative pursuits including music, writing, design and cooking. Dr. Young participated in That’s Absurd as an exhibition award judge.
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