Admission is Free | Open 12–5pm

Admission is Free | Open 12–5pm

museum exhibit with textile art made of fabric and a glass case displaying colorful figurines
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Contemplative Art Viewing

December 12, 2025 | 11:00AM - 12:00PM

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Join mindfulness educator Mitra Manesh for a contemplative art viewing session in the exhibition Intersections: World Arts/Local Lives. Through mindfulness practices, participants will deepen their connection to both the artworks and their own self-awareness.

Mitra Manesh, a graduate of UCLA’s mindfulness facilitation program and senior mindfulness educator, brings decades of experience coaching leaders across diverse fields, from Fortune 500 companies to art institutions, including collaborations with Amazon, UCLA Anderson School of Management, the Hammer Museum, and more. A former Human Rights Commissioner and recipient of the 50th Golden Jubilee Medal from Queen Elizabeth II, Manesh integrates a unique blend of mindfulness, creativity, and insight.

This program is in partnership with UCLA Mindful

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