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IBSA Foundation blog

A collection of regularly updated articles designed to make the world of science and health more accessible and engaging.
Giacinto Di Pietrantonio11 Oct 20224 min read

Sustainable digital lightness

Ecology is a theme that is widely addressed by various artists. But are all art forms really sustainable?
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Catterina Seia27 Sep 20225 min read

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.
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Catterina Seia30 Aug 20225 min read

Born in Music

Various international studies show the beneficial effects of listening to music during pregnancy for both mother and foetus.
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Stefano Santarelli11 Aug 20224 min read

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
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Catterina Seia26 Jul 20226 min read

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.
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Giacinto Di Pietrantonio06 Jul 20227 min read

NFT: a New and Fascinating Trend

NFTs are increasingly becoming a part of popular culture and an art form involving various fields like business, music, science and sports.
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Catterina Seia22 Jun 20224 min read

Nature and well-being: immersing yourself in a wealth of greenery to regenerate

Sensory interaction with nature and observing greenery in parks and forests is scientifically proven to be effective in alleviating human vulnerabilities.
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Stefano Santarelli13 Jun 20224 min read

The Art of Comics Part I: The Idea

Everyone is familiar with comics and has read at least one, but how is a comic book born? What are the main stages in creating comics? Let's find out!
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Catterina Seia30 May 20224 min read

Want to think about your health? The doctor will see you in a library or museum

Clinics in places of culture such as museums and libraries. This is the initiative of the city of Turin.
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Catterina Seia27 Apr 20223 min read

“The Michelangelo Effect” - Neurorehabilitation through art and virtual reality

Art has an extraordinarily beneficial power. Observing of works of art through virtual reality has led to improved motor skills in stroke patients.
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Catterina Seia29 Mar 20223 min read

Nature, symbols and relation. Public archaeology as a therapeutic practice.

Community archaeology or action archaeology are terms that are entering the lexicon of contemporary archaeology, as a therapeutic practices.
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Stefano Santarelli08 Mar 20224 min read

Science through comics

The language of comics is an extraordinary way to promote science, especially for young people. Let’s Science, the IBSA Foundation project proves it.
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Giacinto Di Pietrantonio01 Mar 20224 min read

The lighter side of digital technologies

Digital art is now fully part of the discussion on new forms of contemporary art . Neil Mendozause both ‘traditional’ and ‘new’ digital techniques.
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Catterina Seia22 Feb 20225 min read

Well-being becomes a meaningful horizon for museums

From 31 January to 2 February 2022 the first international summit entitled The Museums, Health & Wellbeing was held, organised by MuseumNext.
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Giacinto Di Pietrantonio01 Feb 20225 min read

Infinite development

Digital art increasingly blurs the fine line between artist and observer. Chromata, one of Michael Bromley’s interactive works, is an example.
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Catterina Seia18 Jan 20226 min read

Hidden Resources

Call for Case Studies – operators and experts of Culture and Health submited projects that are currently being developed and implemented in Switzerland
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Paolo Rossi Castelli22 Dec 20217 min read

The Alliance for a sustainable future involves Art, Music and Architecture.

Primo Forum svizzero “Cultura e Salute – Alleanza per un futuro sostenibile”: due giornate di confronto sull’umanizzazione della cura e dei suoi spazi.
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Catterina Seia08 Dec 20216 min read

Creative Ageing. Adding days to life and life to days

The role of culture in active ageing. Best practices from the Netherlands.
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