Art and the Brain: Science, Creativity, and Healing

686 Park Avenue,New York NY 10021

08 November, 2022

Description

AIRIcerca New York, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in New York and the Marlene Meyerson JCC Center Manhattan presents: "Art and the Brain: science, creativity, and healing". Producing art or just admiring works of art projects us in different dimensions and enables us to cope with life experiences, express emotions, and unfold creativity, with dazzling effects on mental and physical well-being. Current scientific research has been exploring the link between the brain and art. Results of these studies suggest that art can be a powerful tool to promote brain health, partially counteracting the effects of stress and diseases. During the event, artists and neuroscientists will discuss the brain processes and the benefits of art immersion from different points of view. Opening remarks Fabrizio Di Michele, Consul General of Italy in New York Fabio Finotti, Director, Italian Cultural Institute New York COMITES Elisa Tatti, PhD, Founder and board member AIRI, Associazione Internazionale Ricercatori Italiani, New York Chapter Round Table Moderator: Caroline Kohles -Senior Director of Health and Wellness at JCC Manhattan Speakers: Vittorio Gallese, MD -Professor of Psychobiology and Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Parma, Italy Naomi Andrée Campbell - Artist and faculty instructor at The Art Students League of New York Lice Ghilardi, MD - Medical Professor, CUNY School of Medicine Marygrace Berberian, PhD, LCAT, ATR-BC, LCSW - Director of the NYU Graduate Art Therapy Program Emiliano Santarnecchi , PhD, PsyD - Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital Andrea Casson The event will be followed by the opening of the exhibition "Signs Along the Way: Creative Journeys in Art" Featuring works by people who have gathered with art therapists to express themselves through visual art, this exhibition celebrates creative expression as a tool to promote mental and physical well-being. On view November 8th – 23rd, 2022 Italian Cultural Institute of New York 686 Park Ave, New York, NY 10021 Free- Open to the public Mon-Fri, 10 AM-4 PM In collaboration with: NYU Steinhardt Fresco Parkinson Institute Italia Onlus Istituto Italiano di Cultura NY Event sponsored by: COM.IT.ES New York Terra Foods Agricola Maraviglia