The Carnival of the End of the World tarot, created in 2017 by artist duo Kahn and Selesnick, blends apocalyptic pageantry, forgotten folklore, and absurdist spectacle into an elegant deck that has captivated both art lovers and diviners. Its imagery offers an allegorical reflection on climate change, questioning what fortune-telling means in the age of the Anthropocene and how these costumed figures might help us rethink agency in uncertain times.
In this four-week interactive class, we’ll explore the deck through art history and tarot practice, tracing influences from Velázquez to The Wicker Man to uncover the rites, archetypes, and wild traditions that shaped its creation. Together, we’ll consider how these images can help us sacralize our relationship to nature and embrace our wilder selves.
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