Meditation in the Gallery: Symmetries & Broken Symmetries

Meditate. Listen. Look slowly. Join Jeneen Piccuirro for a contemplative experience inspired by art, physics & the cosmos.

Join meditation teacher, sound healing practitioner, and interdisciplinary artist Jeneen Piccuirro for a contemplative meditation and art viewing experience inspired by Symmetries & Broken Symmetries, the exhibition by artist Shanthi Chandrasekar and physicist-writer Michael Albrow.

Surrounded by artwork that explores the interplay of order and chaos, symmetry and transformation, participants will be guided through a series of mindfulness practices designed to deepen presence and engagement with the exhibition. The program will include a guided seated meditation, a mindful walking meditation and slow-looking practice centered on a selected artwork, an immersive sound meditation, and time for reflection and shared conversation.

Through stillness, movement, deep listening, and dialogue, participants will explore the patterns that shape both the cosmos and our inner lives, discovering moments of curiosity, stillness and connection amid constant change.

Following the experience, Dr. Mikhail (Misha) Kogan will offer brief reflections on meditation, wellness, and the role of contemplative practice in supporting human flourishing.

No prior meditation experience is necessary. All are welcome.

Mats and chairs provided, feel free to bring your own mats.

Photo ID Requirement
This is an in-person event. Advance registration and a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license or passport) are required to enter the building.

Jeneen Piccuirro
Jeneen Piccuirro is a meditation teacher, yoga instructor, sound healing practitioner, interdisciplinary visual and performing artist, and founder of Soul Voyage Studio. Holding an MFA in Painting from American University, a BA from Swarthmore College, advanced trainings in the Sri Yoga tradition, and a four-year certification in subtle energy and sound healing, she has spent more than three decades creating experiences that support well-being, creativity, and human connection.

Integrating meditation, breathwork, movement, and sound, Jeneen guides participants toward greater presence, joy, and inner balance. Drawing on her background in the visual arts, education, and contemplative practices, she has developed programs for museums, schools, wellness organizations, and corporate clients, including the National Gallery of Art, the Phillips Collection, the Kreeger Museum, the Kennedy Center, Amazon HQ, and Life with Cancer. Her work bridges art, mindfulness, and healing, creating meaningful opportunities for reflection, restoration, and personal growth.

Mikhail (Misha) Kogan
Mikhail (Misha) Kogan is the chief medical officer of the GW Center for Integrative Medicine, associate professor of medicine at the George Washington University, and the founder of AIM Health Institute. Additionally, Kogan concluded Suluk Academy, a four-year advanced spiritual school in Sufi Lineage of Hazrat Inayat Khan. His leadership in advancing evidence-based integrative practices makes him a vital partner in aligning sound healing with clinical health strategies.

Image above: Gallery photo of the exhibition Symmetries & Broken Symmetries.