A compendium of all things
timeless, wise & beautiful
“… aesthetic pleasure in the beautiful consists, to a large extent, in the fact that, when we enter the state of pure contemplation, we are raised for the moment above all willing, above all desires and cares; we are, so to speak, rid of ourselves.”
—Arthur Schopenhauer
Welcome to The Culturium—a sanctuary for quiet reflection—that explores the way in which mystical spirituality manifests through the cultural arts. As such, it is devoted to showcasing the compositions of writers, filmmakers, artists, photographers, performers, musicians, philosophers, sages and poets who have delved deep into the silence within to create work that celebrates our collective artistic and spiritual heritage.
The site is currently on sabbatical; however, we will be back up and running with fortnightly blog posts in March 2026. In the meantime, you can still sign up for our 13-part Welcome Series, which will be sent to you immediately as an introduction to the material on the site. Rest assured that your email address will never be disclosed to another party, ever.
Categories
The Culturium is divided into five main categories, with a variety of subcategories:
- Literature
poetry, prose, fiction, short story, nonfiction, essay, letters, diary, autobiography, travel - Film
movie, documentary, moving image - Wisdom
philosophy, psychology, spirituality - Visual Arts
art glass, ceramics, drawing, etching, woodblock, painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, video art - Performing Arts
theatre, dance, music, opera, performance art
Guest Posts
We also have an inspiring and illustrious series of guest post articles featured on the site.
Interviews
In addition, there is a section of written and video interviews exploring the life and work of contemporary poets, sages and artists.
Archives
Finally, for a complete list of posts and pages on the site, visit our archives.
The Culturium Collection
To enhance your browsing experience, all books, films and music reviewed on the site are showcased in a stunning, easy-to-use portfolio, The Culturium Collection.
The Culturium’s Creator & Editor
Paula Marvelly, creator and editor of The Culturium (founded 2015), has spent many years writing about spirituality, culture and the arts. She has a B.A. (Hons) degree in English from Royal Holloway College, University of London, and a postgraduate M.Phil research degree in European Studies from Selwyn College, University of Cambridge. She is the author of two nonfiction books and an artistic filmmaker. You can browse her work on Amazon, IMDb, Vimeo and YouTube.
Post Notes
- Feature image: Ramana Maharshi, Henry David Thoreau, Agnes Martin, Wassily Kandinsky, Walt Whitman, Public Domain & Fair Use
- The Culturium uses affiliate marketing links via the Amazon Associates Programme