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What Happens When We Look a Little Longer? Slow Looking Workshop with Dr. Aleksandra Igdalova
Overview
What happens when we truly take time to look?
Join us for an immersive Slow Looking Workshop exploring Alison Watt: From Light at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery. Led by Dr. Aleksandra Igdalova, an expert in the psychology of art perception, this unique event invites you to slow down, observe, and engage deeply with Watt’s evocative paintings.
Combining art, science, and well-being, this session will reveal how careful observation can transform our understanding of an artwork, enhance mindfulness, and enrich our connection to creativity. The event unfolds across two spaces—the contemporary gallery and the historic Sir John Soane-designed manor—offering a rare opportunity to experience Watt’s work in different lighting and settings.
Perfect for art lovers, creatives, and those looking to explore a thoughtful and meditative approach to art.
Date and Time
Thursday 6 March 2025
6.30–7.45pm
Doors open from 5 pm for access to exhibitions and other activities included in our Thursday Late Programme.
Venue
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
Tickets
£15 / £12 Members & Concessions
Your ticket includes:
- Access to Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
- Entry to Alison Watt: From Light
- Free participation in additional Thursday Lates activities on the night
About Dr. Aleksandra Igdalova
Dr. Aleksandra (Sasha) Igdalova studies how different ways of looking at art influence our experience and what can be done to make that engagement more meaningful and beneficial. She collaborates with museums and galleries to investigate how practices like slow looking, mindfulness, and guided discussion affect perception, well-being, and aesthetic appreciation. Sasha completed her PhD in Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London, where she conducted large-scale experimental studies on art engagement in real-world settings. An advocate for closer interdisciplinary collaboration between the arts and sciences, she leads workshops on slow looking, co-production practices, and knowledge exchange between researchers and art professionals.
Part of Thursday Lates at Pitzhanger
Join us on the first Thursday of every month as Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery stays open until 8pm, offering an after-hours experience filled with art, history, and culture. Explore contemporary exhibitions and the historic manor at your leisure, take part in engaging workshops and activities, or simply relax with refreshments from our on-site café/bar.
For Ealing Borough residents, Thursday Lates coincide with our Pay-What-You-Can ticketing model, making art and culture accessible to all. Simply log in at checkout to access flexible pricing. Advance booking is strongly recommended to secure your spot.
Enquiries
Please contact pitzhanger@pitzhanger.org.uk for more information.
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Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
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