Please note this is NOT a ZOOM lecture but an in person lecture. Tickets include a complimentary glass of Devil’s Botany Chocolate Absinthe. Doors open at 6:30pm and talk starts at 7pm
In this illustrated talk, Charlotte Logue will explore beauty esotericism as a philosophical and psychological framework in which beauty practices function through symbolic rituals shaping identity, perception, and the self. Moving beyond aesthetic surface-level interpretations, the talk examines beauty as a deeper practice of self-discovery, centred in exploration of one that draws on esoteric traditions, ritual theory, and depth psychology.
Developing on the ideas of figures like Eleanor Kirk who used beauty as a form of practical esotericism to help women achieve spiritual and social ascent. By framing contemporary beauty practices (skincare, adornment, cosmetic ritual, and bodily discipline) as symbolic acts, this lecture aims to reveal how beauty can operate as a site of transformation. The session bridges theory and practice, offering insight into how beauty rituals mediate identity construction, power, agency, and embodiment.
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Devil’s Botany is the UK’s first absinthe distillery, founded by Directors of The Last Tuesday Society’s Absinthe Parlour. Celebrating spirit’s connection to art, literature, magic & mixology, Devil’s Botany is unleashing the future of absinthe with bold expressions for the adventurous drinkers of today. The Last Tuesday Society’s curious Monday night lecture series is sponsored by Devil’s Botany.
The venue opens at 18:30. Doors will close at 19:00 to avoid disrupting the speaker. We kindly ask that all guests arrive before 19:00. Refunds are not possible for in person events with less than seven days notice in any circumstances. Please note, the museum of curiosities is not opened on Mondays during our lectures.
