# Event Details - **Event Name**: Talk: Portrait of the Artist as a Coffee Bean/Being by Dr. Mavis Himes - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: An exploration of WILLIAM KENTRIDGE’s film series SELF-PORTRAIT AS A COFFEE POT, through Dr. Mavis Himes’ insightful psychoanalytic lensAbout this EventDr. Mavis Himes will reflect upon the creative process in the studio, the shifting and uncertainty of meaning, the dichotomy of whimsy and seriousness, and the multisensory nature of William Kentridge’s work. This perspective invites the audience to consider how artistic expression embodies internal psychological dynamics and the fluidity of identity, encouraging a nuanced dialogue about the intersection of art and mind. The program will conclude with a Q&A offering an opportunity for informal conversation, fostering an exchange of ideas.Dr. Mavis Himes is a Toronto-based psychoanalyst. She holds an MA and PhD in psychology from the University of Toronto, and completed her Lacanian analytic training at the Après-Coup Psychoanalytic Association in New York. From 2003 to 2013, Himes directed Speaking of Lacan, a Toronto forum that fostered dialogue between psychoanalysis and the arts. She is also the author of three non-fiction books, including The Sacred Body: A Therapist’s Journey (Stoddart, 2002), The Power of Names (2016), and Cello Notes: Music and the Urgency of Time (2024), in addition to writing in both academic and non-academic journals. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1e411030-fcc6-11f0-875c-5f5594b18118-rimg-w1110-h740-dc635f5d-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/talk-portrait-of-the-artist-as-a-coffee-bean-being-by-dr-mavis-himes/100001980472972975 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, business, workshops, music, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Koffler Gallery - **lat**: 43.6469058 - **long**: -79.41755119999999 - **full address**: Koffler Gallery, 180 Shaw Street, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Talk: Portrait of the Artist as a Coffee Bean/Being by Dr. Mavis Himes - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9cbb463d54be652344a89f01fb678be18c9ac65341b01cb363eb988c7c92062c-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1a1110-gmir.jpg?v=1769658886 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Talk: Portrait of the Artist as a Coffee Bean/Being by Dr. Mavis Himes being held? - **A:** Talk: Portrait of the Artist as a Coffee Bean/Being by Dr. Mavis Himes takes place on Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Koffler Gallery, 180 Shaw Street, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Talk: Portrait of the Artist as a Coffee Bean/Being by Dr. Mavis Himes? - **A:** Talk: Portrait of the Artist as a Coffee Bean/Being by Dr. Mavis Himes is organized by Koffler Centre of the Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Talk: Portrait of the Artist as a Coffee Bean/Being by Dr. Mavis Himes is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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