Interpretations

Seeing Loneliness: Stories in Art

This section brings together artworks that capture those “alone in a crowd” moments. Instead of defining what loneliness is, these images quietly invite you to pause and recognize something familiar. As you scroll, notice which scenes feel close to your own life. Where do you see yourself in these stories?

From Alone to Together: Connect at Leeds

Feeling lonely at university is more common than it looks – but you don’t have to handle it on your own. This section highlights some of the ways Leeds can help you move from “just getting by” to feeling genuinely connected.

Copyright information:
–The Bedroom, Vincent van Gogh, 1889. Helen Birch Bartlett Memorial Collection, from the Art Institute of Chicago. CC0. Reference Number 1926.417.
–University of Leeds, curators themselves, 2025.