What if the secret to seeing the world differently was simply slowing down?

In this episode, bestselling author Patrick Bringley joins us to discuss his remarkable journey from the bustling halls of the Metropolitan Museum of Art to becoming the author of the internationally acclaimed memoir All the Beauty in the World. After spending a decade as a museum guard surrounded by some of history's greatest works of art, Patrick discovered that true beauty isn't just found on gallery walls—it's found in learning how to pay attention.

We explore why slowing down has become such a rare skill, how art can change us when we take the time to truly experience it, and why people around the world have connected so deeply with his story. Patrick also shares insights into the inspiration behind the City Museum's Slow Beauty exhibition and why this message feels especially relevant in today's fast-paced world.

Whether you're an art lover, someone who enjoys a great human story, or simply looking for a fresh perspective on the world around you, this conversation is an invitation to pause, look closer, and rediscover the extraordinary in the everyday.

Patrick Bringley will appear for a free author talk and book signing on Friday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the UAS Egan Lecture Hall. Copies of All the Beauty in the World will be available while supplies last.

In this episode:

• How ten years as a Metropolitan Museum guard transformed Patrick's life
• Why "slow beauty" matters in an increasingly distracted world
• What great works of art teach us about ourselves
• The surprising lessons found in simply paying attention
• Why beauty is often hiding in plain sight

A thoughtful conversation about art, attention, gratitude, and finding wonder in everyday life.