Welcome to the LEVEL! Discover a one-of-a-kind experience with our online talks and lectures. We pride ourselves on delivering concise yet impactful lectures in arts and culture, fostering fresh and diverse outlooks on our world. Our approach goes beyond the surface, valuing understanding over mere knowledge. Our unique lectures are tailored to guide you through newfound perspectives and foster a deep appreciation for foreign viewpoints. Teaming up with leading experts in the field of art and culture, we offer an enriching journey that transcends traditional learning. Join us and embark on an enlightening adventure that will broaden your horizons and ignite your curiosity!
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AI and Writing: A Study in Mechanical Dreams and Recursive Hallucinations
This talk on AI and written word will take us on a tour of what is being currently created as well as the direction we are headed.
Design and Divine Order: Geometric Patterns in Islamic Art
When and how did geometric patterns become so popular—and even characteristic—of Islamic art and design? This lecture will focus on the development of geometric designs throughout the Middle East and North Africa’s medieval period.
Japanese Calligraphy – ‘festival’
Celebrate the beauty of Japanese culture and calligraphy at our special workshop inspired by the kanji 祭 (matsuri), meaning “festival” or “ceremony.”
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Poetry Reading: Visions and Illusions
Join us for an unforgettable evening where actor Matthew Peter-Carter will bring poems to life, immersing us in the beauty of language and emotion.
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Unseen Energies: depicting the spirit in 19th and 20th century art
This talk introduces the spiritual artists of the 19th century and aims to discuss why they wanted to depict the soul and how we might approach their earnest work with our own present-day humanity.
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Visions and Illusions: Trompe l’Oeil
there are many reasons why artists trick us and this talk is about some of the reasons, pleasures, movements, developments and greatest examples!
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Illusions and Magic in Victorian Entertainment
The Victorian lived in an era of inventions and shifts in paradigms, also when it came to entertainment and passtime activities. The first ever movies were shown to a flabbergasted audience that were blown away by the new media’s special effects, kids and adults alike were captivated by new optical toys such as magic lanterns,…
Dharma – An Examination of Purpose
As part of our ongoing effort to foster conversations about global spiritual traditions and philosophies, we are excited to invite you to our next talk. This session, connected to our monthly theme of ‘Quest for Meaning,’ will bring a Hinduism perspective. In this lecture, Swami Revatikaanta will explore the principle of dharma, a term often…
The Mythic Quest for Meaning
From ancient fireside tales to modern cinematic universes, humanity has always turned to mythic stories to make sense of the world. But these aren’t just idle distractions or entertainment—they’re essential tools for navigating the profound and perplexing questions of existence. Why are we here? What is our purpose? How can we find meaning in a…
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Mystery, Miracles and Magic: the work by the artist M.C.EscherOriginal price was: £7.00.£4.90Current price is: £4.90.
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Miracles and Magic in Old Norse Viking Sagas and MythologyOriginal price was: £7.00.£4.90Current price is: £4.90.
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Controversy in Conspiracy Theories?Original price was: £7.00.£4.90Current price is: £4.90.
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Blog
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Video Games, The Ultimate Artistic Entertainment
As the most interactive medium ever created, video games transform how we play and redefine how we experience art.
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The Olympic Games: From Arena to Art Studio
The Olympic Games of ancient Greece were a grand festival that united athleticism, religion, and art into a celebration of human excellence.
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Art as an Endless Game of Boundaries & Freedom
Humanity celebrates art as a profound medium, delving into beauty, emotion, and intellect. Yet, beneath its polished surface, art has a surprising kinship with games.
