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A mindful look at Botticelli's 'Venus and Mars'

Members' talk and Q&A

Take a moment with Karly Allen at this online mindfulness session, featuring ‘Venus and Mars’
Date
Thursday, 20 June 2024
Time
5.30 - 6.30 pm BST
Available online only
Audience
Members

About

Karly Allen will be your guide in this online mindfulness session. Be in the moment as we look closely at the National Treasure, 'Venus and Mars', by Sandro Botticelli.

What can we see as we slowly explore this painting of two lovers in repose? One is alert, resting on a pillow. The other sleeps soundly while mischievous creatures play around him. What lines do you see in this painting? How do they draw your gaze? These are the kinds of questions we will consider at this Members' mindfulness session.

Mindfulness is a meditative practice which focuses on being aware of what you are sensing and feeling without judgement. This session will apply mindfulness to how we experience art. 

No previous experience of mindfulness is needed. We invite you to find a quiet space and to get comfortable for this restorative session.

Image: Detail from Sandro Botticelli, 'Venus and Mars', about 1485

Speaker

Karly Allen has 25 years' experience of designing and facilitating art engagement programmes for museum collections, with a focus on the art of close looking. Karly enriches her teaching with her training as a mindfulness teacher and drawing practitioner. Through her work with Limina Collective, she contributes to the emerging international field of mindfulness in museums.
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A mindful look at Botticelli's 'Venus and Mars'

Members' talk and Q&A

Take a moment with Karly Allen at this online mindfulness session, featuring ‘Venus and Mars’
Date
Thursday, 20 June 2024
Time
5.30 - 6.30 pm BST
Available online only
Audience
Members

Free for Members

This is an online event, exclusive to Members, hosted on Zoom.

Members, please book your free ticket to access this event. You will receive an E-ticket with instructions on how to access your online events, films and resources via your National Gallery account. Only one ticket can be booked per account.

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