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The Guardian // Entertainment // Art

Entering the Space-out competition: I tried to be the best at doing nothing – but my opponent had a secret weapon

Tuesday 10th June 2025, 3:00PM

Developed by a South Korean artist suffering burnout, this global competition challenges people to zone out for 90 whole minutes. When you have ADHD, it’s hardGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI am someone who finds it extraordinarily difficult to sit still or be quiet. On one family road trip, my mother challenged me not to speak for 20 minutes, with a prize of $100 for my efforts. I lasted approximately 30 seconds. My ADHD diagnosis at 32 was the natural progression of my life.The Space-out competition, held in Melbourne on Monday, was the ultimate test of whether I could fight my own nature and embrace nothingness. Created by South Korean artist Woopsyang as a response to her own experience of burnout, the competition has been running for more than a decade around the world with a simple proposition: a mini-city of competitors, all dressed as their jobs, sit in a public space doing absolutely nothing for 90 minutes.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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