If you’ve been here for any length of time, you probably know I enjoy visiting art museums. I savor the creative stimulation, the layers of history, and the peace and quiet. Here are a few fun ways to enjoy an art museum (some from The Art of Noticing by Rob Walker, others from this article by Gretchen Rubin, others my own):
- Look at one work of art for 20 minutes.
- Note names of donors and read about them.
- Think about how you could use a space in the museum for another purpose (maybe for a wedding?).
- Look for one element throughout the collection (i.e. boats, hats, pastries).
- Name an abstract work of art before reading the label.
- Read labels and learn three new words (I always find informational labels in art museums to be full of words I have never read before).
- Look for a color or color family.
- Focus on one section in-depth.
- Choose what you would steal.
- Pay attention to the background.
