Slow Art Day - April 11, 2015
by Gregg Chadwick Today is Slow Art Day at galleries and museums across the globe. The idea behind Slow Art Day is simple. In our hurried lives, we rarely take time to look deeply at anything - whether it is our lover's eyes, our child's smile, or the new leaves on the tree outside our window. Slow Art Day helps us stop and look. The technique is quite easy, but can lead to deep insight. First, visit one of the galleries or museums listed on the Slow Art Day site . (Deep appreciation to the Slow Art Day site for the comprehensive guide.) Second, while at the art venue, look at five works deeply and slowly. Third, after viewing the work meet up with other participants and the volunteer host for a bite to eat and a time to discuss what you saw and how it made you feel. Most of all - breathe and enjoy! The 2010 ARTNews article, Slow Down You Look Too Fast , provides a nice overview of Slow ...
