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Big Brain Lectures: Beauty Ideals Through Time from Canvases to Algorithms

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 7:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Cost: $10*
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Madrone Art Bar | 500 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94117

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Big Brain is a speaker series in San Francisco where academics and passionate people give lectures in the coolest bars and cafes in the city!

Event Description:

​ What do Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and TikTok’s #BeautyTok have in common?

​Join us for a thought-provoking session with Bea Asavajaru, global beauty executive and Sloan Fellow at Stanford GSB, as we explore how beauty ideals have evolved—from Renaissance masterpieces to algorithm-driven social feeds. With over 15 years of experience leading strategy for iconic brands like Shiseido and Pond’s, Bea brings a unique lens to the intersection of art, culture, and tech.

​Expect a whirlwind tour through five centuries of shifting beauty standards, a few AI filters, and fresh insights on how we can all redefine beauty—online and off.

Join us @ Madrone Art Bar on June 4th at 7 pm!

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Cost: $10*
*Check the event description for details on pricing.
Categories: Adults Only, Art & Museums, Eating & Drinking, In Person, Lectures & Workshops, Theater & Performance
Address: 500 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94117