Mindfulness session
About
Mark the opening of our new exhibition, ‘The Last Caravaggio’, by spending some mindful moments in close connection with one painting.
Bringing together mindfulness approaches and compassion practices, this event offers a welcoming space for self-care, with a focus on the interplay of hands in paintings by Caravaggio, Artemisia Gentileschi, and Gioacchino Assereto.
This session is led by Karly Allen and Lucia van der Drift of Limina Collective.
Your tutors
Karly Allen designs and facilitates art engagement programmes with a focus on the art of close looking, including mindfulness approaches and drawing.
Lucia van der Drift is an experienced teacher and writer in mindfulness, meditation and Buddhism who specialises in mindful art engagement and guided meditation.
Lucia and Karly contribute to the emerging international field of mindfulness in museums, and frequently collaborate through their work with Limina Collective.
Supported by
The John Armitage Charitable Trust
Pause with a painting
Mindfulness session
Free, drop-in session
Although this event does not require booking, you will need to book a free Gallery entry ticket to gain admission to the National Gallery. We encourage you to book ahead of your visit.
Please note, Gallery entry does not guarantee admission to this event. Places are available on a first come, first served basis.