Art of Happiness: The Happiness Tour & SAC Art Gllery Amsterdam
About this Event
Art of Happiness: The Happiness Tour + South Asian Contemporary Art Gallery Amsterdam
October 3rd | 15:00 – 18:00
An art gallery transforms into your personal sanctuary - offering you a space to pause, reflect on life’s transitions and gather tools to help you navigate to a path of clarity, emotional release, and deep personal renewal.
If you are craving a pause and a way to process life’s natural transitions, this 3-hour tour is for you. Guided by happiness researcher Nuthan Manohar and art curator Tasneem Hatimbhai, we will blend
✨mindful movement
✨soulful connection
✨art immersion to help you navigate change with resilience and renewed energy
✨chai and treats to snack on
The Art of Happiness invites you to explore the "lives of objects"—and our own—beyond their original contexts.
Through a curated neighborhood walk and deep dialogue set against and amidst the show, Upon Us After, we will examine how we can move from fractured spaces into a new, hopeful realm.
Come as you are—leave lighter, brighter, and equipped with fresh perspectives.
- Group Size: Limited to 15 to ensure deep, authentic connection.
- Investment: € 40 (A portion of your ticket directly supports community access for those in need).
What We Will Do Together
- 👋 Arrival & Settling In (30 Min): Start with a warm welcome and our signature Let’s Play micro-icebreakers. We’ll build psychological safety, shake off the day, connect and shift into an embodied, present mindset.
- 🚶♂️ The Story Walk (60 Min): We head into the neighborhood for a curated stroll on the theme of transitions. This is a sensory practice of 'decentering' the mind, featuring our Reverse Treasure Hunt—a mindful game to find positive sensory anchors in the environment.
- 🖼️ Gallery Immersion: 'Upon Us After' (60 Min): Dive deep into the works of Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil. We’ll use art as a mirror to explore themes of change and aftermath, with interactive discussions to reframe our own narratives. We will arrive at fresh perspectives on navigating life.
- ☕ Chai & Closing (30 Min): We wrap up with shared Masala Chai (Indian spiced tea) and treats. Our final circle allows us to harvest insights, share personal 'wellbeing pledges,' and leave fully connected.
What You Gain
- 🔋 A 'Hard Reset': Practical, science-backed tools to slow down and regulate your nervous system.
- 💡 Fresh Perspectives: A new lens to view change & transitions without the overwhelm.
- ❤️ Deep Connection: An intimate experience in a safe space where you are truly seen and heard.
- 🧪 Science-Backed Tools: Proven happiness practices to take home and beat burnout.
- 📱 The 'Art of Happiness' Toolkit: Exclusive access to our online community, reflection cards, and sustainable micro-habits.
Good to Know
- Who is this for? Everyone really, those seeking meaning, , for people navigating life changes, and anyone yearning for a safe, slow-paced space in which to be themselves - surrounded by contemporary art. No prior art or psychology knowledge is required!
- What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes,an open mind, and a water bottle.
About The Exhibition
What remains after an image is fractured, a monument falls, a home disappears, or an object is separated from its original context? What continues to persist when histories are rewritten, inherited, forgotten, or transformed?
Upon Us After brings together the works of Amra Khan (PAK), Naira Mushtaq (PAK/UK), and Sehr Jalil (PAK/UK) in an exhibition that considers the lives of objects beyond their immediate function or origin.
As objects move between generations, geographies, and systems of power, they accumulate new meanings and shed old ones. They become witnesses to personal and collective histories, carrying traces of what has been lost, remembered, altered, or erased. In this sense, translation is not merely linguistic; it is material, cultural, and political.
Terms & Conditions
- The organiser reserves the right to cancel the event for any reason. Upon event cancellation, refunds will be issued within five days.
- Participants assume all risks and waive all claims against the organiser.
- No Refund Policy: A generous portion of your ticket directly subsidizes tickets for students and community members in need—let's support each other and live our best lives!
Nuthan Manohar
Founder of Me Met Me and The Happiness Tour, Nuthan is an internationally published happiness and wellbeing researcher, two-time TEDx speaker, and pioneer of various social impact projects. Winner House of Lords, London, Global Social Impact Award
🌐 www.thehappinesstour.nl | 📧 [email protected]
Tasneem Hathimbhai
Founder of South Asian Contemporary Art Amsterdam
She is a seasoned art curator, writer, and cultural sociologist with over 20 years of experience bridging South Asian and European creative landscapes. With SAC Art Amsterdam she pioneers a unique community-focused, home-based international gallery that supports contemporary art and personal narratives.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
EUR 40.00
