A growing focus on Culture and Health
It has been 4 years since the WHO report came out highlighting the impact of the arts as a resource for wellbeing and health. What has changed since then?
The mirror as a symbol and metaphor in art and modern society
The mirror is a fascinating object that has always influenced the culture and art of many populations. But is this still the case today?
A world day for illustrators
Comic strips have been called many things: drawn entertainment, drawn literature and even ‘little drawings'… but what lies behind the art of comics?
Get inspired. Culture: a driver for health and wellbeing in the EU
A new report from UCL (University College of London) reveals the incredible impact of the arts on health.
Patients or people? Seven steps towards a paradigm shift.
The first step in this direction was taken by the Global Social Prescribing Alliance, created by the joint vision of 193 global leaders.
Voices of Culture: The contribution of arts sectors to young people’s mental health
The EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027 has dedicated the fifth of its 11 aims to mental health and wellbeing.
Music comes to care homes for the elderly and the musicians feel better.
Interview with Paolo Paloantonio, winner of the Culture and Health call for case studies with the research paper 'Art for ages. Music in the community'.
Parole Fertili, an increasingly international project
The Parole Fertili (Fertile Words) project continues to evolve thanks to a collaboration with IBSA Foundation and a new story-sharing site.
CultureForHealth: 8 major social challenges that art and culture can overcome
The first report of CultureForHealth (C4H), preparatory action for integrated culture and health policies, has been presented to the European Commission.
auroraMeccanica - Narrative Space Studio
auroraMeccanica, an Italian artists’ collective, create interactive video installations that focus on the user and their participation.
What if growing old wasn’t boring. 20 suggestions for care homes.
Art and participation in the arts play a major role in fighting cognitive decline and promoting the well-being of older people in particular.
For he’s a jolly good fellow
History of inventions & artistic creations is dotted with logical research and chance; discoveries sometimes made while having a coffee or a glass of wine.
Historic hospitals, resources for the future
There are several historical hospitals in Europe, care centres in which art has always played a vital role; they have an essential social-cultural value.
Sustainable digital lightness
Ecology is a theme that is widely addressed by various artists. But are all art forms really sustainable?
Narrative medicine: from theory to clinical practice
Narrative medicine is becoming increasingly relevant among researchers and clinicians. Several projects and associations are offering new perspectives.
Born in Music
Various international studies show the beneficial effects of listening to music during pregnancy for both mother and foetus.
The Art of Comics Part II: The Script
The script in comics plays an even more vital role than in cinema because the creation of the work does not have the input of a director
How to fight anxiety without drugs with 'social prescribing'
An increasing number of countries are fast-tracking policies to offer practical and emotional support to people through cultural participation.