Burden of Proof? On creating and using art in the healthcare sector

Project: Research

Project Details

Description

The purpose is to study and develop new perspectives on the emerging field of Arts & Health. Specifically, the project investigates how the field’s focus on, and demand for, evidence and predictability vis-à-vis the health-related effects of art are perceived and treated by artists who in often rely on intuition, play and improvisation to create unpredictable meetings, experiences and atmospheres.

The project was funded by The Gyllenstierna Krapperup’s Foundation.
Short titleBurden of Proof?
StatusActive
Effective start/end date2024/08/012025/12/31

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Humanities and the Arts
  • Medical and Health Sciences
  • Art History (including Textile and Fashion Design Studies)
  • Visual Arts

Free keywords

  • arts and health
  • art
  • art history
  • medical humanities
  • visual art
  • Brad Downey
  • NORDIK 2025

    Bengtsen, P. (Presenter)

    2025 Oct

    Activity: Participating in or organising an eventParticipation in conference