In a world fraught with endless chatter and noise, silence has conventionally been viewed as an unwanted affliction, a harbinger of something ominous to come. Many have been disconcerted by how the recent COVID-19 global pandemic has forcefully ushered in a hushed silence upon our urban cityscapes. Once bustling public spaces and squares ring a deafening silence, and people retreat into the isolation of their living spaces with social distancing measures in place.
Yet, this rare moment of silence presents an opportunity for our attention to focus inward, connecting us to our senses, body, and mind.
When: 8 - 30 Jun 2020,
By: National Arts Council (NAC)