Today, in a special BONUS episode for Slow Art Day, I’m talking to Harma van Uffelen. Harma works as a curator of education for the Van Gogh Museum where they have just created a brand new slow looking programme and a slow looking experience for the Matthew Wong exhibition.  Listen in to hear: How the programme started and why they chose the Matthew Wong exhibitionTechniques for engaging participants, including a deep dive into one of Wong's artworksConsiderations in programme design: ensuring comfort, choosing artworks, and managing durationDesigning a slow looking programme in a busy museum (hint: it can be done!)"In Silence with Matthew Wong": silent slow looking experience with one artworkReflections on the pilot programme and future plans If you’ve ever thought about designing and facilitating slow looking programmes in your museum, you will learn a lot from this episode! Episode Links:Matthew Wong, The Realm of Appearances, 2018,  https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/about/news-and-press/press-image-bank/images-matthew-wong/the-realm-of-appearances Matthew Wong exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/visit/whats-on/exhibitions/matthew-wong-vincent-van-gogh Slow Looking Programme at the Van Gogh Museum https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/nl/bezoek/agenda-en-activiteiten/rondleidingen/matthew-wong-vincent-van-gogh Open up with Vincent https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/about/organisation/inclusion-and-accessibility-policy/open-up-with-vincent#collaborations Harma van Uffelen on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/harma-van-uffelen-4b50b721/ [email protected] The Art Engager Links:Sign up for my Curated newsletter - a fortnightly dose of cultural inspiration Join the Slow Looking Club Community Support the show here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clairebown Download my free resources:  How to look at art (slowly)- 30+ different ways to look at art or objects in the museum Slow Art Guide - six simple steps to guide you through the process of slow looking Ultimate Thinking Routine List - 120 thinking routines in one place If you have any suggestions, questions or feedback, get in touch with the show!