Picture this: At New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, visitors spend an average of 27 seconds with each masterpiece. Just 27 seconds to absorb centuries of artistic vision, technique and emotion. In our rushed world, we've grown accustomed to scanning rather than seeing, glancing rather than gazing.

Art Mindfully offers a different path.

Drawing from wisdom traditions thousands of years old, we've crafted frameworks that help you move beyond the surface of seeing. Our approach acknowledges the mind's natural tendency toward distraction – those spontaneous thoughts, internal chatter, and habitual patterns that pull us away from the present moment. Rather than fighting these tendencies, we work with them, transforming them into gateways for deeper engagement.

Think of deep looking as a flashlight in a dim room. It illuminates details you might otherwise miss, revealing layers of meaning and beauty in art, architecture, and nature. Through our programs, workshops and virtual platforms, you'll learn to:

• Cultivate a "beginner's mind" that approaches each experience with fresh curiosity

• Suspend quick judgments that can cloud your perception

• Engage your full sensory awareness

• Create lasting memories through emotional connection

• Transform ordinary moments into extraordinary discoveries

This practice isn't just about appreciating art or architecture – it's about revolutionising how we experience life itself. When we break free from autopilot, each moment becomes an opportunity for wonder, each observation a chance for delight.

Since its creation in 2016 by Steve Pozel, Art Mindfully has evolved into a laboratory for innovation in perception. Our extensive research and experimentation continue to reveal new pathways for deepening human experience and connection.

Through mindful engagement with art, architecture, and nature, we're rediscovering what it means to truly see – and be moved by – the world around us.