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  • ‘The Power of a Painting’

    ‘The Power of a Painting’

    Sandra Bruce-Gordon, director of Paintings in Hospitals, shares a personal story of how paintings got her through coronavirus isolation... Read more

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    ‘Art helped me through my longest depressive episode’

    Emily McGuigan, artist, shares a personal story about how art helped her to face past trauma and begin the healing process… Read more

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    ‘Life beyond the hospital’

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60 Years, 60 Voices

Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

‘The Power of a Painting’

‘The Power of a Painting’

Sandra Bruce-Gordon, director of Paintings in Hospitals, shares a personal story of how paintings got her through coronavirus isolation... Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 20th July, 2020

Updated: 27th July, 2020

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‘Art helped me through my longest depressive episode’

‘Art helped me through my longest depressive episode’

Emily McGuigan, artist, shares a personal story about how art helped her to face past trauma and begin the healing process… Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 21st April, 2020

Updated: 23rd April, 2020

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‘I remember the feeling of joy these paintings brought to the space’

‘I remember the feeling of joy these paintings brought to the space’

Stephen Feather, Gallery Coordinator for the Menier Gallery, gives us a glimpse into his experience of clinical spaces and his work with the gallery space… Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 13th March, 2020

Updated: 6th May, 2020

Author: Stephen Feather

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‘A journey through trauma: how art and poetry set me free’

‘A journey through trauma: how art and poetry set me free’

Jhilmil Breckenridge, poet, writer and activist, shares her story of how poetry and painting helped her heal from trauma... Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 28th February, 2020

Updated: 12th March, 2020

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‘I felt moved to pick up a brush’

‘I felt moved to pick up a brush’

Jane Gronow, creative arts therapist, shares a personal and life-changing journey through a cancer diagnosis... Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 13th March, 2020

Author: Jane Gronow

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‘The Hare with Amber Eyes’

‘The Hare with Amber Eyes’

Dr Mary Black, public health doctor and trustee of Paintings in Hospitals, share a personal perspective of our connection with objects... Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 17th April, 2020

Author: Mary E Black

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‘Life beyond the hospital’

‘Life beyond the hospital’

Architect Toby Carr shares his story of how art helped him through hospital treatment following a shock diagnosis… Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 15th February, 2020

Updated: 17th April, 2020

Author: Toby Carr

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‘Hands on: a brief history at Paintings in Hospitals’

‘Hands on: a brief history at Paintings in Hospitals’

Margaret Proudfoot, Collection & Gallery Technician and practising artist, recounts almost twenty years of involvement with our charity… Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 5th February, 2020

Updated: 17th April, 2020

Author: Margaret Proudfoot

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‘People in care spaces are not here for the art’

‘People in care spaces are not here for the art’

Briana Oliver, curator of our Linear Meditations mindful touring exhibition, recounts her experience of working on the pioneering project… Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 4th February, 2020

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Briana Oliver

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‘A world beyond words’

‘A world beyond words’

Professor Victoria Tischler, trustee of Paintings in Hospitals, shares with us a personal story of discovering the therapeutic power of art... Read more

Posted to: 60 Years, 60 Voices

Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 4th February, 2020

Author: Professor Victoria Tischler

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‘The art of medicine: a portfolio career’

‘The art of medicine: a portfolio career’

Eleanor Wilson, a final year medical student at University College London, tells us how creativity can enhance medical education and practice... Read more

Posted to: 60 Years, 60 Voices

Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 21st January, 2020

Updated: 22nd January, 2020

Author: Eleanor Wilson

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‘Art is a source of comfort when it matters most’

‘Art is a source of comfort when it matters most’

Andrew Hochhauser QC, Chair of Paintings in Hospitals, shares with us a personal story of the power of art in end of life care... Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 16th January, 2020

Updated: 17th January, 2020

Author: Andrew Hochhauser QC

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‘Being ill is horrible enough, no need to make it worse’

‘Being ill is horrible enough, no need to make it worse’

Stephen Crampton-Hayward, Treasurer and Vice-Chair of Paintings in Hospitals, recounts his early memories of hospitals and the impact of an inconsiderate patient environment… Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 7th January, 2020

Updated: 19th May, 2020

Author: Stephen Crampton-Hayward

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‘Going with the Flo or changing the future’

‘Going with the Flo or changing the future’

Professor Marion Lynch, nurse and trustee of Paintings in Hospitals, investigates how nurses are portrayed in art and asks if we need a new image of nursing... Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 1st November, 2019

Updated: 8th January, 2020

Author: Marion Lynch

Comments: 6

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‘The Force That Through the Green Fuse Drives the Flower’

‘The Force That Through the Green Fuse Drives the Flower’

David Ferry PRE joins our 60 Voices with a powerful account of his own hospital experience through the lens of poetry and art history… Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 1st November, 2019

Updated: 7th January, 2020

Author: David Ferry

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‘Art is not a luxury’

‘Art is not a luxury’

Thomas Walshaw, Communications & Development Manager for Paintings in Hospitals, addresses some misconceptions... Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 17th October, 2019

Updated: 8th January, 2020

Author: Thomas Walshaw

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‘The jury is no longer out’

‘The jury is no longer out’

Chris Annus, trustee of Paintings in Hospitals, tells us about the history of art in healthcare and where the sector needs to go from here... Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 10th October, 2019

Updated: 8th January, 2020

Author: Chris Annus

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‘In uncertain times, art provides a powerful antidote’

‘In uncertain times, art provides a powerful antidote’

Lucy Day, Director Curator of A Woman’s Place Project, tells us about the role of art in both her professional and personal lives... Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 18th September, 2019

Updated: 8th January, 2020

Author: Lucy Day

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‘Art in hospitals is incredibly diverse’

‘Art in hospitals is incredibly diverse’

Alice Woodhouse, Collection Coordinator at Paintings in Hospitals, highlights the incredible range of sculpture in the Paintings in Hospitals collection... Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 3rd September, 2019

Updated: 25th February, 2020

Author: Alice Woodhouse

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‘What’s wrong with Monet in a corridor?’

‘What’s wrong with Monet in a corridor?’

Watch acclaimed artist and author Edmund de Waal give his provocation at Framing the Future, our panel event debating the future of arts in health... Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 20th August, 2019

Updated: 25th February, 2020

Author: Edmund de Waal

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‘Connections with all five human senses’

‘Connections with all five human senses’

Watch Dr Errol Francis, CEO of Culture&, give his provocation at Framing the Future, our panel event debating the future of arts in health... Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 14th August, 2019

Updated: 25th February, 2020

Author: Dr Errol Francis

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‘Arts provide a bridge back to ourselves and to others’

‘Arts provide a bridge back to ourselves and to others’

Watch Dr Val Huet, CEO of British Assoc. of Art Therapists, give her provocation at Framing the Future, our panel event debating the future of arts in health... Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 7th August, 2019

Updated: 25th February, 2020

Author: Dr Val Huet

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‘Fine arts in every care setting’

‘Fine arts in every care setting’

Watch Victoria Tischler, Professor of Arts & Health at University of West London, give her provocation at Framing the Future, our panel event debating the future of arts in health... Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 30th July, 2019

Updated: 25th February, 2020

Author: Professor Victoria Tischler

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‘New ways to communicate’

‘New ways to communicate’

Susan Langford MBE is the director and founder of intergenerational arts charity Magic Me. Here, she tells us more about the charity’s work and its name... Read more

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Starting in 2019, we're presenting 60 stories about the difference art makes to our lives from our diverse community of artists, arts professionals, health professionals, museum and gallery professionals, Patrons, patients, carers, and beyond. Follow #60Voices on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Published: 18th July, 2019

Updated: 25th February, 2020

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