How to appreciate art slowly – and why doing so is good for you
April 8th, 2026
Gallery and museum visitors spend, on average, less than 15 seconds looking at each piece of art they see. This paper teaches you a new way of looking at art that takes time, is intentional, and does not rely on explanation.
Posted byBarak Reibman
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In an age of scrolling and speed, we’ve forgotten how to truly see art. Art historian Olivia Meehan explores the practice of ‘slow looking’ – and how taking time to engage deeply with a painting can transform our experience