The fifteenth edition of Slow Art Day takes place this Saturday, encouraging museum-goers worldwide to view art more mindfully.
Phil Terry, an American, launched Slow Art Day in 2010. Studies show that museum visitors typically spend about 30 seconds looking at an artwork. Slow Art Day aims to invite people to take their time, view art more slowly, and discover more.
Each year, thousands participate in Slow Art Day. For the fifteenth edition, various museums and churches in over 25 countries are opening their doors to offer a diverse range of activities, inviting culture enthusiasts to experience art and heritage differently.
In Belgium, about ten locations are joining, including the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp, the Groeninge Museum in Bruges, the BELvue Museum in Brussels, Gaasbeek Castle, and the Hof van Busleyden in Mechelen.
More information about the activities and participating institutions can be found on the Slow Art Day website.
