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Insights on Nature and Self: Australian Museum Hosts Vivid Ideas Panel

festival-fair · 2026-03-24

The Australian Museum, in collaboration with Vivid Ideas, organized a panel discussion featuring photographic artist Leila Jeffreys, ecologist Tim Low, and spiritual teacher David Gandelman. They explored how connecting with nature can enhance personal well-being, drawing from their respective expertise in art, environmental science, and mindfulness. Jeffreys discussed her artistic practice focusing on birds and environmental themes, Low shared insights from his research and writing on ecology, and Gandelman offered practical meditation approaches. The event aimed to foster a deeper understanding of human-nature relationships.

Key facts

  • Leila Jeffreys is an Australian contemporary artist known for bird portraiture and environmental activism.
  • Tim Low is an ecologist and author of award-winning books on nature and invasive species.
  • David Gandelman is a spiritual teacher and founder of the Meditation School app.
  • The panel was part of Vivid Ideas at the Australian Museum, discussing nature's impact on self-relationship.
  • Jeffreys has exhibited internationally, including in Hong Kong, New York, London, and Sydney.

Entities

Artists

  • Leila Jeffreys

Institutions

  • Australian Museum
  • Olsen Gallery
  • Invasive Species Council
  • Rutgers University

Locations

  • Sydney
  • Hong Kong
  • New York
  • London
  • Los Angeles
  • Stockholm
  • Paris
  • Talin
  • Toulouse
  • Istanbul
  • Brussels
  • Australia
  • Borneo
  • Himalayas
  • Hawaii

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