Health Populi September 22, 2024
The clinical evidence base continues to grow making the case that art and creativity can be drivers for health and well-being — as it’s proven to me in my own life. Most recently, cases have been made by Emily Peters, documented in her book Remaking Medicine; by Robin Strongin, advocate for arts, medicine, and well-being from her base in Washington, DC; and, by my Belgium-based colleague and friend Koen Kas whose book addressing themes of art and health will soon be published.
I was inspired at the convergence of art and well-being during a visit on 20 September to the National Museum of Ceramics in Valencia, Spain — officially known as the Museo Nacional de Cerámica y Artes Suntuarias González...