A detail from <i>Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear</i>, 1889, oil on canvas by Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890). Image credit : The Courtauld
A detail from Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, 1889, oil on canvas by Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890). Image credit : The Courtauld
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A detail from <i>Surprised!</i>, 1891, oil on canvas by Henri Rousseau (1844–1910). Image credit : The National Gallery, London
A detail from Surprised!, 1891, oil on canvas by Henri Rousseau (1844–1910). Image credit : The National Gallery, London
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A detail from <i>The Tailor</i>, 2010, acrylic on paper by Lubaina Himid (b.1954) © the artist. Image credit: Manchester Art Gallery
A detail from The Tailor, 2010, acrylic on paper by Lubaina Himid (b.1954) © the artist. Image credit: Manchester Art Gallery
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A detail from <i>An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump</i>, 1765, oil on canvas by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797). Image credit : The National Gallery, London
A detail from An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump, 1765, oil on canvas by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797). Image credit : The National Gallery, London
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A detail from <i>An Old Woman Cooking Eggs</i>, 1618, oil on canvas by Diego Velázquez (1599–1660). Image credit : National Galleries of Scotland
A detail from An Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618, oil on canvas by Diego Velázquez (1599–1660). Image credit : National Galleries of Scotland
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The Superpower of Looking® is an innovative and inclusive programme that seeks to transform the visual literacy skills of every child.

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The UK holds one of the greatest public collections on art in the world, yet around 80% is not on display. Through our work, we are making what is publicly owned publicly accessible. We need your help to achieve this

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An innovative and inclusive programme that seeks to transform the visual literacy skills of primary school children across the UK, taking the world of art and images at its starting point.

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What is The Superpower of Looking?

An innovative and inclusive programme that seeks to transform the visual literacy skills of primary school children across the UK, taking the world of art and images at its starting point.

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Connecting children to art

The Superpower of Looking is transforming the visual literacy skills of children throughout the UK, using artworks as a starting point.
 
Explore our primary-focused learning resources that aim to support everyone learning through art and images.
 
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The superpower of looking is the result of a partnership between ArtUk and the Freelands Foundation
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Quickstart guide

Use The Superpower of Looking in your classroom straight away: our tips help you to choose, plan and deliver a lesson.

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Everyone learning

Inclusive and adaptable ways to explore artworks to engage all students.

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Curriculum links

A range of ideas of how to integrate The Superpower of Looking with your teaching across the curriculum.

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The Superpower of Looking videos

Each video features a different presenter exploring how they use the skill of close looking in their own lives and careers.

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Teacher Champions

Sign up for our scheme to support and reward teachers who use The Superpower of Looking.

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Combining with Arts Award

Art UK has collaborated with Trinity College London to show you how your students can achieve an Arts Award linked to The Superpower of Looking.