thedifferentlevel, Author at LEVEL

Theatre and Utopia: Imagining Better Worlds

Are we as audiences drawn into idealistic worlds and stories because they can provide a blueprint for how best to undo oppressive structures in our own worlds? Do such performances serve as an optimistic and educational benchmark of culture or can utopia, if it is ever to be achieved, only exist on the stage or page rather than in the outside world? In this talk we explore the ways in which Utopia and Utopian ideals have been presented in performance and ask what the impact and effect of such performances has had upon us.Â Â Â

ProjectPast events, Poetry

Poetry Reading Pop-up: Hope and Renewal

In collaboration with Book Club Bunch we are excited to announce new events: poetry pop ups! As before, join us as we delve into literary works and enjoy masterpieces read out loud by amazing actors!

ProjectChinese Culture Events, Past events, Traditions and Beliefs Events

Celebrating Chinese New Year and Culture

Each culture has its unique expressions through symbols. What are the must-know symbols when it comes to understanding Chinese culture? In this talk, you will be introduced to a number of Chinese symbols, their history and meaning and how they still influence Chinese life and art.

ProjectCulinary Arts, Past events, Philosophy and Spirituality Events

The Art of Ayurveda: why this 5000 years old healing science is relevant today?

Knowledge of Ayurveda enables you to understand how to create the balance of body, mind and consciousness according to your own individual constitution and how to make lifestyle changes to bring about and maintain this balance. This balance includes proper diet, right thinking, lifestyle and use of natural herbs.

ProjectPast events, Philosophy and Spirituality Events

The Epicurean Way of Life

The Epicurean way of life is an appealingly simple and optimistic approach to a happy life, and it also includes intriguing views about the universe and our place in it. In this talk, we will discuss some of the central themes of Epicurean philosophy, and explore how we can integrate its insight in our lives today.

ProjectArt History Events, Art Movements Events, Past events

Art as Political Protest

Spanning from Picasso's iconic 'Guernica' to the works of contemporary artists like Georg Baselitz and Adrian Ghenie, we will look at how key political events of the 20th century have shaped art.

ProjectJapanese Culture Events, Nature Events, Past events

Nurturing Nature: Shinto Principles and Environment

As we face global environmental problems, Shinto principles of not only appreciating nature, but recognising that nature is the source of life, gain critical importance. Self-awareness, purification of thoughts and intentions, ethics rooted in respect to nature revives old wisdom which seems to be so relevant today.

ProjectJapanese Culture Events, Language and Culture Events, Past events

Japanese Calligraphy: 梅 Ume

The 4th winter session will focus on character 梅 Ume (Plum blossom) and explore The Art of Ume. Ume is known as the flower of February which starts blossoming at the end of winter in Japan. It is a special flower that has been a popular theme of Japanese paintings and poetry for centuries. Ume symbolises perseverance and hope, as well as beauty, purity, and the transitoriness of life.

ProjectJapanese Culture Events, Language and Culture Events, Past events

Japanese Calligraphy: 雪Yuki

The 3rd winter session will focus on character 雪　Yuki (Snow) and explore The Art of Winter.

Author: thedifferentlevel (inna Didenko)