1/18/25

The Art of Slow Looking (And How it Can Change Your Life)

This video explores how the practice of “Slow Looking” can transform the way art, travel, and life are experienced. Drawing from a college art class assignment at the Barnes Foundation, the story demonstrates how spending 30 minutes with a single painting revealed unexpected lessons about connection and attention. It also shares a personal travel moment in Milan—moving away from the rush of sightseeing to fully immerse in the experience of the city. The video highlights the value of slowing down, savoring the moment, and choosing depth over speed through parallels between viewing art and traveling. In This Video:

  • Why most people only spend 7 seconds looking at a painting

  • How slowing down enhances art and travel experiences

  • Why quality matters more than quantity when exploring the world

This video invites viewers to rethink how they approach travel and daily life.

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