panGenerator – The Wall of Sound
"The Wall of Sound" by PanGenerator transforms human voices into interactive art: music, through geometric microphones that reflect our chaotic world.
Motherhood. Relieving postpartum depression with song
Pregnancy is one of the highest periods in a woman's life, however, it is sometimes exhausting, and becomes the cause of postpartum depression.
When migration leaves wounds in the psyche
Supporting mental health due to trauma of forced migrants through art and music: a bridge to inclusion and healing.
Digital Icons: contemporary reflections
Which comes first: technology or thought? A reflection on the link between technics and thought, the planet to the rise of the digital world.
Health and the Arts: Social Innovation from the Center for Arts in Medicine
"Arts in Health Intensive 2023" of the Center for Arts in Medicine was held in Florida in May: an update for professionals on Culture and Health
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.