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research has shown that looking at art, whether in a museum, gallery, or
home, can benefit your mental health. And in June, a study suggested
that the positive effect holds true for viewing art online as well.
The study, from the University of Vienna’s Arts and Research on
Transformation of Individuals and Society, concluded that just one or two
minutes of exposure to online art improved participants’ mood, anxiety,
loneliness, and overall well-being.
“The results of this paper suggest that online cultural engagement, including
but not limited to fine art, does seem to be a viable tool to support
individuals’ mood, anxiety, loneliness, and well-being especially when
such content is beautiful, meaningful, and inspires positive
cognitive-emotional states in the viewer,” the authors wrote.
If you are looking to tap into the mental health benefits of art from your
own home, there are plenty of options to explore — we suggest starting with Smithsonian’s
roundup of the best virtual exhibitions from
2020.
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