simply asking "what do you see?" can elicit surprisingly insightful responses.

this is a collection of some of these insights that i've encountered while teaching at an art museum and in the community.

newer entries come from a new program called "the art of looking," that brings mobile art galleries to disabled adults and children.

just a reminder, the entries do not reflect personal commentary on art pieces or collections.

1st graders

"so, what do you see?"

student 1: "i think it's nighttime."

"okay, what do you see that makes you say that?

student 1: "the window. it's dark outside."

student 2: "i think the red army is invading the city. and they have torches and are about to storm the restaurant!"

"that's very vivid! what do you see that makes you say that?"

student 2: "you can see them through the window!"


Le cafe de nuit -Vincent van Gogh

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