Held in the lead-up to the NEMO European Museum Conference ‘Who cares? Museums, wellbeing, and resilience’, the session offered valuable insights into the growing role of art in healthcare.
In the NEMO Webinar, Tessa Kerre, a haematologist and professor at Ghent University, shared compelling findings from her clinical work with patients undergoing intensive treatments in isolation. Drawing on both research and personal experience, she illustrated how art interventions, such as the world’s tiniest museum, shared reading, and visual arts, can positively impact the wellbeing of cancer patients.
Webinar participants also learned about various art forms introduced in her hospital and the effects these had not only on patients but also on caregivers. The webinar highlighted the potential for museums and cultural institutions to contribute meaningfully to public health and wellbeing.
