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The more you know!

Art proves to be just as essential to our survival as sleep, movement and nutrition. ‘Many of us tend to see art as entertainment or a form of escape – a kind of luxury. But it is so much more.’ In research into the effects of art on the brain, Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross made groundbreaking discoveries (published in their book Your Brain on Art @yourbrainonartbook), including the finding that one or more artistic experiences per month can extend life by up to ten years. 🔗 Discover ten insights that radically reshape our understanding of art at seeallthis.com Image 2: David Hockney in his studio | photo: Spencer Lowell Image 4: Eva Helene Pade in her studio Image 6: Michelle Stuart working on Color/Time/Landform Transformations in 1977 Image 8: Rashid Johnson in his studio | © Rashid Johnson, courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth #artisgoodforyou #neuroaesthetics #newyearsresolution

Let’s give one-of-a-kind art cards this year! Or turn them into gift tags they can keep or frame as miniature paintings.
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Save your seat for next Saturday, Dec. 13 - 10am to 12:30pm. Link in bio
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