Welcome to the LEVEL! We invite extraordinary speakers, thinkers, researchers and authors to share their views and ideas with our community of open-minded and curious individuals. Join our online talks and discussions to expand your understanding of others, yourself and the world we live in.
Upcoming Events
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Chimeras and Dreams as Reality : Symbolism in Visual Arts at the Dawn of the 20th Century
In this talk we will be discussing how in late 19th century Europe, illusions, chimeras, dreams and ideas became a new proposal of looking at the world.
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Japanese Calligraphy – ‘nostalgia’
This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. We will meet bi-weekly, slowly moving from season to season and uncovering new characters, rituals, concepts and beliefs deeply rooted in Japanese lifestyle. Each event we will centre around a new symbol: we will…
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Japanese Calligraphy: Inner Peace
Yasuragi is a concept or feeling of inner peace. However, it is also an attitude, a relation which a person can build with the outside world. Join the next Japanese calligraphy session with Azumi Uchitani to enjoy creating this beautiful kanji and find out more about the Yasuragi way of living.
DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Learning With Purpose
Relevant topics and content
We design unique, socially relevant events: no information overload, no Wikipedia style. We believe that in our days ‘knowledge for knowledge’s sake is a waste of time; knowledge must lead to better understanding’. With that in mind, we craft every event.
Explored through art and culture
Culture is a wonderful mirror for opinions prevailing in a society. Using artistic forms of expression and cultural practices allow us to enter into a dialogue without prejudices, norms or stigmas.
To understand ourselves and others
We live in a global world. In order to collaborate, build relationship (business or private) and create peaceful and inclusive future, we need to master seeing different perspectives and respect them.
Recent Events & Recordings
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Japanese Calligraphy – ‘gratitude’
Join us for our upcoming Japanese Calligraphy workshop where we will delve into the artistry of a new kanji: gratitude (謝).
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Cultural Fusion: How Foreign Influences Shaped Japanese Culture
Join us as we uncover the rich variety of cultural imports that have left an indelible mark on Japan’s history and identity. From language and cuisine to fashion and entertainment, we’ll explore the diverse array of influences that have shaped Japanese society over the centuries.
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Japanese Calligraphy – ‘feel’
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Japanese Calligraphy session where we will explore the elegance and meaning of a new character: “feel” (感).
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Blog
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Cosmopolitanism in Urban Settings
Cosmopolitanism highlights cities as hubs of cultural awareness, where people from different backgrounds coexist and interact daily. New York, London, and Tokyo stand out for their distinct characteristics, contributing to their reputation as global metropoles.
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Warm regards, Your Virtual Idol
Virtual idols and icons represent a fascinating intersection of technology, entertainment, and culture. What are their implications?
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Idols and Icons in Contemporary Society: Personal Reflections
In exploring the multifaceted role of idols and icons in contemporary society, I will reflect on their profound influence on personal growth and social change.
