Episode 28: Representation of Mental Illness in Museums
From Munch to Van Gogh, Goya to Kusama—the connection between mental illness and creativity has been a talking point of many art critics and art journals for centuries. However, the extent of that same illness being translated into museum spaces is a relatively new concept, with many museums opting to overlook (or outright deny) the impact of these diseases on artists. Join us as we read Elene's fantastic MuseumNext article, and dive into these deep and murky waters. Find out how different museums have used mental illness as conversation points, examine three different case studies of representation in exhibitions, and how representation offers more inclusive conversations to be had about such a largely overlooked topic—reducing stigma in the process!
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