Throughout the ages, looking at art has been a unique way of finding inspiration and creativity. If you go as far back as the Greeks,… Read More »Writing through art: 9 ways art can make you a better writer
There are many ways to look at and think about an artwork. Mindful looking is the process of slowing down and looking at an artwork… Read More »What is mindful looking and how can I get started?
Facilitation is a key practice of the Thinking Museum® Approach. But developing the skills of a good facilitator is an art form in itself –… Read More »The 9 roles of a good facilitator of art discussions
What’s your Zoom confidence like? Whether you’re new to Zoom or you’ve already had a go (but are still unsure), it’s important to feel confident… Read More »6 quick-fire ways to improve your Zoom confidence
This week I’m running a Slow Looking Challenge for 150 participants via email and our private pop-up Facebook group. The first two days of this… Read More »Simple ways to practise slow looking every day
INTRODUCTION I first discovered slow looking in 2011 when designing a programme for international primary school children at the Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam. We had participants… Read More »What is Slow Looking? (and How Can I Get Started?)
I’ve been using artworks for years as visual information to help me to brainstorm, re-word and improve my questions. I’m not an ‘expert questioner’ by… Read More »9 Ways to Use Artworks to Improve your Questioning Skills
We spend our days asking questions, but most of us never actually spend any time honing our questioning skills. For some people questioning comes easily.… Read More »Learn how to ask great questions (by looking at art)
The ability to ask powerful, relevant and incisive questions is one of the most useful skills you can have. You can instantly engage people, provoke… Read More »11 quick ways to improve your questioning technique
Leading tours and educational programmes that are based on discussion, inquiry and interaction can be a scary business. Both for you and for your participants.… Read More »How to Overcome the Fear of Leading Art Discussions