This Pride month join us as we explore the history of cross-dressing, drag and performance intent on queering gender expression. We will delve into the vast array of genres in which drag has appeared, investigate drag kings, queens, things, bio queens and creature drag and discuss the future of the art form given its meteoric rise.
Welcome to the LEVEL, a group of experts who believe in power of art to initiate personal transformation. We deliver high quality lectures that improve cultural competence and expand our emotional intelligence through works of art.
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Hidden Histories: A Re-education in Black British Heritage
Join us to take a journey of discovery through history to learn about some of the incredible heroes and heroines in Black British history.
Intersectionality: Past, Present and Future
Intersectionality was originally coined to refer to double oppression and was adopted by the black feminist movement before becoming mainstream. Today it has been repurposed to reflect the many diverse facets of our identities. Join us for a study of black feminism and the evolution of intersectionality.
Japanese Calligraphy as Guided Meditation
We are inviting you to join our unique event - Calligraphic Meditation. We will focus on practicing Japanese calligraphy in a very mindful way: drawing symbols and characters from the core of our bodies, aligning posture, breathing and senses, focusing on our inner emotional state, we will create a channel to release our inner feelings.
Creative Writing for Meaning
The art of writing is the art of finding meaning. How do writers convey their meaning to reach out to an universal audience? How do artists do the same? In this hour-long talk, we will take a look at two things: images as writing prompts and creative nonfiction as a literary technique in the craft of life writing.
Feminist Art
Exploring how feminist artists are addressing concerns of race, class, privilege, and gender identity in their work today.
Cuban Art I: Colonial Influences and the Cuban Vanguardia
This lecture is centred around the influences of Spanish colonialism on Cuban art and how its newly found independence led to the start of Cuban modernism. It is the first talk from Cuban Art series.
Female Beauty Standards in China: a brief review of the history
This talk takes a historical view of Chinese perception of female beauty and its representation in Chinese poems and paintings. We will explore how the concept of a female beauty evolves throughout the Chinese history and how it reflects the values of the society?
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The Success of Figurative Contemporary Art (webinar)
Join us for this unique lecture on Figurative Contemporary Art and learn how it addresses identity, memory and feelings of displacement.
Contemporary Art of Japan (webinar)
Join us for this unique lecture on Contemporary Art of Japan and explore its surprising commonalities with Western art and culture.
Art as Popular Culture and Popular Culture as Art
Join us to celebrate pop culture and iconic art of XX century!
Occult Aesthetics and the Re-Invocation of Girl Power
Join us as we explore the uncharted realms of occult aesthetics and their increasing presence in today's feminist movement.
How American Movies Influence Our Way of Thinking?
Join us for this exceptional event and discover what part of your world views is influenced by Hollywood!
What’s the Beauty of Chinese Characters & How Best to Learn?
This lecture offers you a comprehensive understanding of the beauty of Chinese characters and some tips to get started.
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Bushido Code: The Principles of the Samurai
Bushidō or the “Way of the Warrior” is the code of chivalrous behaviour followed by Japanese Samurai. Over time bushido became the basis of Japanese ethics that was thought to the entire society. Bushido code had an influence on many areas of life in Japan, from art and philosophy to Japanese tea ceremonies and craftsmanship.
A Brief History of Feminist Art
Feminist artists aimed to rewrite male-dominated art history and the tradition of seeing women as objects for male pleasure. Battle for gender equality and equal opportunities, led by the feminist art movement helped female artists gain grander recognition, in a male-dominated world of art.
Environmental Art: Can Art Save the Planet?
The world has a lot of environmental challenges. Pollution, waste, overconsumption, climate change are just some of the problems affecting our planet and urging people to rethink their lifestyle and artists to rethink their art. As a result, more and more artists are creating environmental art that raises awareness and offers answers to some of the environmental issues we are facing today.