Upshot: Our experiment on focus continues

10 minutes of your time on a painting

View in browser|nytimes.com September 20, 2024 A new artwork in our experiment on focus Today we continue our series on art and attention. Our ability to focus may be fried because of frequent digital disruptions — but it doesn't have to stay that way. We ask you to spend 10 minutes with a painting called "Canopy." We added our prior two exercises below it. And we'll publish a new challenge, with new art, on Friday for the next two weeks. 10-Minute Challenge: 'Canopy' We'd like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted. By Larry Buchanan, Nico Chilla and Francesca Paris THE FIRST TWO PARTS OF OUR SERIES 10-Minute Challenge: 'The Unicorn Rests in a Garden' We'd like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted. By Larry Buchanan, Francesca Paris and Nico Chilla The New York Times Test Your Focus: Can You Spend 10 Minutes With One Painting? It's very hard to slow down and look closely at something. You may find it's worth it. By Francesca Paris and Larry Buchanan Feedback For suggestions on how we can improve this newsletter, write to theupshotnewsletter@nytimes.com. Like this email? Forward it to your friends, and let them know they can sign up here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Upshot from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Upshot, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018