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Art After Hours: Meditate Just like drops in time, nothing

A person seated on a cushion on the floor in front of a large hanging installation

A person meditating with Ernesto Neto’s Just like drops in time, nothing 2002 in the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Artwork © Ernesto Neto

Take a moment to slow down and become aware of your senses in this guided meditation class within the exhibition Making Worlds, alongside Ernesto Neto’s installation Just like drops in time, nothing (2002).

Led by Sydasana Workplace Wellness, you’ll be guided through a series of seated and moving meditation exercises for a slow and mindful art experience, exploring the sense of smell.

Neto’s room-sized sculpture is often smelt before it is seen. Its intense aroma derives from spices suspended within a translucent, pendulous fabric membrane. Like many of the works in the exhibition, it draws our attention to the physicality of bodies, inviting a sensory and immersive engagement with art.

No experience is required for this class and all abilities are welcome. Feel free to bring your own yoga mat. Cushions will be provided.

This event is part of a regular program of interactive workshops – Create, Draw, Meditate and Move –  on Wednesday nights during Art After Hours at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, inspired by the Art Gallery’s collection and the art on display.

Art After Hours: Meditate Just like drops in time, nothing

Wednesdays 7pm
24 April, 22 May, 19 June 2024

Duration 45 minutes

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Naala Badu, our north building

Lower level 1

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Free, no bookings required

You must sign a waiver form before participating, so please arrive at 6.50pm.

  • Visit information and accessibility

    Visitors with intolerances or allergies are advised that Ernesto Neto’s artwork Just like drops in time within the Making Worlds exhibition contains large quantities of aromatic spices: turmeric, paprika, cumin, cloves, pepper and fenugreek.