Is it just me, or does adulting feel like a never-ending cycle of staring at screens while our sanity slowly slips away? I mean, we spend eight hours glued to one screen for work, then log off just to endlessly scroll social media on a smaller screen, all while half-watching a show on a bigger one. It makes total sense why we’re all feeling a bit ‘meh’ these days.
But hey, here’s a gentle reminder that you can take a break from obsessively researching if when the AI robots are coming for your job and unplug for a bit. Ditch the doom-scrolling, and try strolling through museums instead. Believe it or not, there’s a wild, beautiful, chaotic world out there just waiting for us to step outside.
Thankfully, PST ART, brought to you by Getty, is back this year. It’s the largest and most thrilling art event in America, and it only happens every five to seven years – so you know it’s a major deal when it rolls around. This time, over 800 artists are coming together at more than 70 venues across Southern California, all under the fabulous theme: Art & Science Collide.
This theme is all about sparking conversations on the big issues we’re facing today. You’ll get to explore the connections between art and science while checking out pieces that tackle everything from climate change and environmental justice to the future of AI and alternative medicine. And hey, if you’re still on the fence about visiting a museum, let me hit you with some benefits that might just change your mind.
Art Can Chill You Out
Rather than trying the latest wellness trend from TikTok, try seeing some art IRL. Seriously, thirty minutes in a gallery will do so much more for your mental health than a thirty minute vampire facial or sound bath. Need more proof? This short film from Andreas Nilsson pretty much covers it:
Art Can Help Prevent Burnout
Honestly, we’re so caught up in the daily grind that we don’t even notice when we’re running on empty. With our full-time jobs and social calendars packed tighter than our jeans after brunch, it’s crucial to carve out some “me time.” A leisurely stroll through an art gallery can be the perfect mini-vacation for your brain. And hey, the art might just inspire you to level up in other areas of your life.
Art Can Be Whatever You Want It To Be
Listen, I didn’t major in fine art, but that doesn’t mean I can’t admire it from afar. The best part of art is that it’s completely subjective. It can spark thoughts or feelings you didn’t even know were hiding in your brain. So, whether you’re feeling deep and philosophical or just want to appreciate some funky shapes and colors, taking time to soak in some art can help us all better understand and explore our complex world.
