Katt Vasileva
@kattvasileva / Founder
ART•Sanatorium is a space where art becomes a state of being, and the person — a witness to their own depth.
Here, a new model for perceiving reality is formed, one in which:
— art is a mirror, not a display window
— attention is a tool for restoration
— aesthetics is a way of returning to oneself
Welcome to a space where, through art, one returns to oneself!
Here, a new model for perceiving reality is formed, one in which:
— art is a mirror, not a display window
— attention is a tool for restoration
— aesthetics is a way of returning to oneself
Welcome to a space where, through art, one returns to oneself!
About ART•Sanatorium & Katt Vasileva
ART•Sanatorium — an independent project about Slow art, contemplation, mindfulness, aesthetics, and the philosophy of presence.
The project is for those
— who are experiencing inner crises (existential, emotional, professional)
— who are tired of the noise but afraid of the silence
— who seek inspiration without the hustle
— who are searching for a "new quality of life" without running away from depth
The project’s mission
is to create spaces where art ceases to be an object and becomes a state.
Here, one can slow down, sit with silence, restore the connection with themselves, and rediscover a sense of beauty.
Through the philosophy of slow contemplation, we return art to its living purpose — to be a source of meaning, inspiration, and restoration.
The project is for those
— who are experiencing inner crises (existential, emotional, professional)
— who are tired of the noise but afraid of the silence
— who seek inspiration without the hustle
— who are searching for a "new quality of life" without running away from depth
The project’s mission
is to create spaces where art ceases to be an object and becomes a state.
Here, one can slow down, sit with silence, restore the connection with themselves, and rediscover a sense of beauty.
Through the philosophy of slow contemplation, we return art to its living purpose — to be a source of meaning, inspiration, and restoration.
ART•Sanatorium develops several formats:
Slow Art Mediations — intimate gatherings where we look at works of art without interpretations or judgments. Art becomes a mirror for personal meanings.
Art Breakfasts — thematic programs for small groups where we explore a single theme or emotion through art and dialogue (online and offline).
Zamechat Art (Noticing Art) — Slow art tours and art retreats (starting in 2026). These are short journeys in St. Petersburg and other cities where we collectively discover the depth of art spaces.
Slow Art Mediations — intimate gatherings where we look at works of art without interpretations or judgments. Art becomes a mirror for personal meanings.
Art Breakfasts — thematic programs for small groups where we explore a single theme or emotion through art and dialogue (online and offline).
Zamechat Art (Noticing Art) — Slow art tours and art retreats (starting in 2026). These are short journeys in St. Petersburg and other cities where we collectively discover the depth of art spaces.
Hello. I'm Katt Vasileva,
an independent art mediator and the creator of the signature method "Philosophical Art Dialogues — a Slow Contemplative Experience"
My journey to art began in childhood when, at 14, I found myself in Montmartre in Paris and the Dresden Gallery. It made a stronger impression on me than any other tourist attraction. Something shifted within me; a powerful resonance occurred with the creative atmosphere and the spirit of the times.
Later, I worked in a museum, participated in archaeological digs, and created educational projects for museum audiences.
My path led me through international tourism and the creation of custom tours, business coaching, and art practices for teams.
A turning point was a personal loss and an existential crisis — art became my way of navigating that period and finding new meaning.
This is how my method, Philosophical Art Dialogues — a Slow Contemplative Experience, was born — a slow, philosophical contemplation of art, where a work becomes a mirror for the person, not a 'text to be interpreted.'
Today, I develop ART•Sanatorium as a space where a person meets not with art—but with themselves, through it.
My personal mission is to restore depth of feeling to a world of superficial meanings.
Later, I worked in a museum, participated in archaeological digs, and created educational projects for museum audiences.
My path led me through international tourism and the creation of custom tours, business coaching, and art practices for teams.
A turning point was a personal loss and an existential crisis — art became my way of navigating that period and finding new meaning.
This is how my method, Philosophical Art Dialogues — a Slow Contemplative Experience, was born — a slow, philosophical contemplation of art, where a work becomes a mirror for the person, not a 'text to be interpreted.'
Today, I develop ART•Sanatorium as a space where a person meets not with art—but with themselves, through it.
My personal mission is to restore depth of feeling to a world of superficial meanings.
Slow Art
Slow Art
An international movement dedicated to the slow contemplation of art
The origins of Slow Art can be traced back to the art of the past (the creation of paintings and sculptures has always been a slow process), but it emerged as a conscious movement in the late 2000s to early 2010s.
The founder of the movement, artist Phyl Terry, once invited a group of friends to a museum with a simple task: to look at just five works of art for one hour and then discuss their experience over lunch. This simple idea later grew into a global annual event, now supported by hundreds of museums and art professionals worldwide.
The founder of the movement, artist Phyl Terry, once invited a group of friends to a museum with a simple task: to look at just five works of art for one hour and then discuss their experience over lunch. This simple idea later grew into a global annual event, now supported by hundreds of museums and art professionals worldwide.
It is a conscious protest against clip-thinking, information overload, and the habit of "checking off" museums by spending just 10-15 seconds on each masterpiece.
The Slow Art movement reminds us of a simple truth:
art exists not to be consumed, but to be experienced. It is a return to a genuine dialogue between the viewer and the artwork, an opportunity to find silence and meaning in an frantically fast world.
The Slow Art movement reminds us of a simple truth:
art exists not to be consumed, but to be experienced. It is a return to a genuine dialogue between the viewer and the artwork, an opportunity to find silence and meaning in an frantically fast world.
ART•Sanatorium has become the official host of Slow Art Day 2026 in Russia
On April 11, 2026, we will hold the event in St. Petersburg.
It will be an intimate and mindful gathering.
We will look at the art slowly, not just with our eyes, but with our feelings.
Detailed information about the event and participation will be published later.
It will be an intimate and mindful gathering.
We will look at the art slowly, not just with our eyes, but with our feelings.
Detailed information about the event and participation will be published later.
Katt Vasileva's Signature Method
Philosophical Art Dialogues — a Slow Contemplative Experience
The method is based on the philosophical contemplation of art as a means of inner restoration and self-discovery.
At its core are mindful presence, dialogue with the image, and the process of fully experiencing one's personal response to a work of art.
Here, a painting ceases to be an object of analysis — it becomes a mirror of one's inner state.
Through mindful contemplation, a person enters into contact with themselves, processes their feelings, becomes aware of their own states, and restores wholeness to their perception.
Philosophical Art Dialogues — a Slow Contemplative Experience
is a path to oneself through art, where the focus is not on the result, but on the process itself — a slow, meaningful, and living experience of encountering what reflects one's inner world.
At its core are mindful presence, dialogue with the image, and the process of fully experiencing one's personal response to a work of art.
Here, a painting ceases to be an object of analysis — it becomes a mirror of one's inner state.
Through mindful contemplation, a person enters into contact with themselves, processes their feelings, becomes aware of their own states, and restores wholeness to their perception.
Philosophical Art Dialogues — a Slow Contemplative Experience
is a path to oneself through art, where the focus is not on the result, but on the process itself — a slow, meaningful, and living experience of encountering what reflects one's inner world.
YouTube Channel
One of the videos living on the channel ➝
In April 2023, I conceived ART•Sanatorium as a way to fill my virtual space with aesthetics and beauty. It began as an intimate Telegram channel "for a close circle."
Then, in July 2025, the YouTube channel replaced the Telegram channel.
Then, in July 2025, the YouTube channel replaced the Telegram channel.
Every video on the channel is an opportunity to slow down, to feel the details, to capture what usually slips away.
This is not an art blog; it is a realm for inner journeys, an essay-diary, a gallery of personal mediative experience where you don't need to understand, search, or explain—only to watch, to hear, to feel.
This is not an art blog; it is a realm for inner journeys, an essay-diary, a gallery of personal mediative experience where you don't need to understand, search, or explain—only to watch, to hear, to feel.
All videos have English subtitles.
© ART•Sanatorium | 2023
Васильева Екатерина Анатольевна
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