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Aesthetics Journal Club

A friendly space to explore the science and art of beauty — together.

Since May 2020, we've gathered to discuss diverse papers, ideas, and issues across the theoretical and empirical study of aesthetics and the arts.

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Does listening to music relate to mental health?

A genetically informed approach — Wesseldijk, Ullén, & Mosing (2026).

When · Sat 11 July 2026, 5:00 PM IST

Where · Online (MS Teams)

Facilitator · Dr. Kohinoor Darda

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At AJC meetings we discuss new and old papers in empirical aesthetics, neuroaesthetics, the arts, and everything related.

Members are also welcome to present their own data, run practice talks, or share a new project idea for feedback.

It's an inclusive meeting and all are welcome — anyone can propose a topic and present, so come along and get involved.

Second Saturday, monthly

5:00PM IST

Online

MST Teams

Open to
everyone

Students, researchers & the curious

Meetings and Talks

Universal interpretations of vocal music

Yurdum et al., 2023.

Paper

Nov 2023

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The Organisers

Samrddhee Pathare

Current lead · ARISA Foundation

Researcher at the ARISA Foundation working at the intersection of psychology, the arts and community wellbeing, focused on making empirical aesthetics research accessible across India and beyond.

Amisha Keshan

Current lead · ARISA Foundation

Researcher at the ARISA Foundation exploring the role of the arts in mental health, education and cultural understanding, and building inclusive spaces for early-career scholars in neuroaesthetics.

Dr. Ionela Bara

Co-founder

Cognitive neuroscientist whose research uses behavioural and neuroimaging methods to investigate how the brain perceives and evaluates art, movement and visual aesthetics. She co-founded AJC in 2020 to build an inclusive global community around empirical aesthetics.

Dr. Kohinoor Darda

Co-founder

Neuroscientist and dancer studying the cognitive and neural bases of aesthetic experience, creativity and cultural perception of art. She co-founded AJC to bring together early-career researchers across disciplines and continents.