CROSS-CULTURAL ART DOSE SERIES: Tuning into Nature

TUNING INTO NATURE

Observing the natural world closely with all of our senses can have an impact on overall health and wellbeing. Take in all nature has to offer through a selection of artworks fromThe Gift, an exhibition by the Singapore Art Museum, and the Art Gallery of New South Wales and discover how to focus our attention on being present.

ABOUT CROSS-CULTURAL ART DOSE SERIES

Art can help us to connect with our feelings, promote empathy, and show compassion to ourselves and others. Take some time out and join us on a mindful journey through art [and] history, exploring slow-looking techniques and reflection. Find ways to respond creatively, and perhaps discuss observations and insights with others.

Led by Danielle Gullotta from the Art Gallery of New South Wales (Australia), Professor Katherine Boydell from the Black Dog Institute (Australia) and Dr Lim Chye Hong from the Singapore Art Museum, Cross-Cultural Art Dose is an online art experience with your well-being as its primary focus.

There are 3 talks in this series:

• Tuning into Nature | Saturday, 25 September | 11am (Singapore)/ 1pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

• Give and Take | Saturday, 2 October | 11am (Singapore)/ 1pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

• Embodiment | Saturday, 9 October | 11am (Singapore)/ 2pm* (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)

*Please take note of daylight savings time.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Danielle Gullotta is a Senior Access Programmes Producer at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. An advocate for the positive benefits of engagement in the arts, she has led and created opportunities for individuals to be curious, imagine and think creatively in a safe environment, with open-ended outcomes for engaging diverse audience.

Dr Katherine Boydell is a Professor of Mental Health at the Black Dog Institute and School of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales, and Adjunct Professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Dr Boydell uses a wide variety of art genres in the research process to create and disseminate health knowledge.

Dr Lim Chye Hong is an art historian by training, with many years of experience in the museum and heritage sector, including curatorial, programming, and leadership positions in Australia and Singapore. A specialist in Chinese art with sound knowledge of Australian and Contemporary Art, Dr Lim is currently Head of Education, Programmes and Access at the Singapore Art Museum.

Cancellation

We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the programme.

Accessing the Programme

• This programme is conducted entirely online on the Zoom application, which you may access via the app or using a web browser.

• Please ensure that you enter a valid email address as you will receive an email with the Zoom link to the online programme near the day of the programme.

• The link to the programme should not be shared with others.

• Do ensure you have a strong internet connection. Using your mobile data is not recommended.