Linger: Slow Looking with the Collection
How long can you look at one artwork? It can be hard to slow down in a world that moves so fast. For us to really know and appreciate art, we need to spend time with it, yet most of us only spend an average of 8 seconds looking at works on display. The selections in Linger are presented for you to enjoy through Slow Looking. This process is not about others telling you how to look at art. Rather, Slow Looking is about exploring and discovering on your own. So, stay a while and discover what happens when you linger.
Try to challenge yourself by spending five minutes with each piece. You might even set a quiet timer on your phone to keep track of the time. Allow yourself to discover the details, examine the line, imagine the feel of the surface, look for brushstrokes, and ask yourself questions about the art. What do you think is going on? What would you like to ask the artist? What interests you about the work? What do you feel when you examine it? Remember, it's not rude to stare at a work of art. You are encouraged to try this method on any artwork on display in the Museum. Please feel free to share what you discover!
As a unit of 日本av视频, South Dakota Art Museum receives significant operational support from the university. Additional support is provided by the South Dakota Arts Council (with funds from the State of South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts) and museum members and donors.
Museum Parking: Just west of the museum on Harvey Dunn Street (926 Harvey Dunn St. on GPS). Check in at the front desk for a parking pass.
