EPISODE · Jul 8, 2025 · 27 MIN

Quick Fix: Slow Down (and Try This Art Exercise)

from How To! with Mike Pesca · host Slate Podcasts

In this bonus episode for Slate Plus members, two How To! producers follow Oliver Burkeman's advice and head to the art museum to stare at some art. The challenge originates from Harvard professor Jennifer L. Roberts, who assigned her students a task in deep observation… and patience. Leland Bell, "Temma in Orange Dress" Wendell Castle, "Walking Cabinet" Tony Oursler, "MMPI (Self-Portrait in Yellow)" Stuart Davis, "The Outside" New York Times, Test Your Focus: Can You Spend 10 Minutes With One Painting? If you liked this episode check out: How To Draw Outside the Lines Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis. Our technical director is Merritt Jacob and our supervising producer is Joel Meyer. This episode is for Slate Plus members. Join now to unlock it—plus other exclusive How To! bonus episodes and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the How To! show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/howtoplus for access wherever you listen.