How can we experience wonder and awe again in an overstimulated world? In the second edition of the Art & Mindfulness Night Academy, we explore this question and discover how art can help us awaken these feelings within ourselves.

Awe often arises in the presence of something that feels greater or more complex than what we usually understand. It encourages openness, humility, and a sense of connection. Wonder deepens this openness, sparking curiosity to explore the unknown and to keep learning. That is exactly what we invite you to do this evening.

Drawing on perspectives from psychology, philosophy, and empirical aesthetics, we explore the themes of awe and wonder and practice ways to deepen our attention, strengthen our wellbeing, and open ourselves to new perspectives – in a museum, at a concert, or in our everyday lives.

LEARNING MODULES

Entering Awe & Wonder: Pathways into Art Experience with Dr. Corinna Kühnapfel

Finding Wonder Within with Michael ‘‘Curse’’ Kurth

Beyond the Screen: Reconnecting with the Senses
with Saskia Wheeler

Art & Mindfulness with Yousef Hammoudah

Schedule

18:30 – Doors Open
19:00 – Yousef Hammoudah: Welcome and short meditation
19:20 – Saskia Wheeler: Social media and the impact of live experiences
19:30 – Dr. Corinna Kühnapfel: Entering Awe & Wonder – Pathways into Art Experience
19:55 – Q&A with Dr. Corinna Kühnapfel
20:05 – Break
20:25 – Opening of the second half: music performance by Monica Mussungo and Ralf Heidel
20:45 – Saskia Wheeler: How does Awe and Wonder feel to you? (Responses are written up on the live screen)
21:15 – Michael ‘’Curse’’ Kurth: Finding Wonder Within
21:40 – Q&A with Michael ‘’Curse’’ Kurth
21:50 – Yousef Hammoudah: Closing

Tickets

99€ – One-year membership and Event
49€ – Event
39€ – Event (Early Bird)
30€ – Fotografiska Members