HEALTH
From city walls to hospitals, from public parks to disaster relief centers, artists work alongside urban planners, architects, and community organizations to make our shared spaces healthier for body and mind.

Wind Telephone
An unconnected rotary phone provides a place of solace to speak with lost loved ones | Itaru Sasaki, Ōtsuchi, Japan.

Sharing Community Stories
Installation facilitates storytelling at historic gathering place | Destiny Swiderski, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

How artists help communities heal after disasters
After disasters, artists are ready to play an official role in relief and recovery | Global

A Serene, Healing Space
The Healing Pavilion was designed to calm and console hospital visitors | Ball-Nogues Studio, Los Angeles

Creating artful sanctuary through healing gardens
An artist reflects on creating healing spaces | Topher Delaney

Inventive play space inspires exercise
A Puckelboll field inspires a community | Johan Strom, Malmo, Sweden

The Lunar Cycle
Origami interventions comment on humanity and sustainability | Mademoiselle Maurice, Paris & Corsica

Strengthen Community Health by Inviting Interaction and Introspection
Strengthening a community's mental health | Candy Chang, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Integrating Art in Institutional Settings
Five hospitals integrate art to advance understanding of healing | Maryland, Kentucky, Michigan, Illinois, California

Building Healthy Cities
Artists, developers, and urban planners collaborate on better cities | Chattanooga, Tennessee; Portland, Oregon; Saint Paul, Minnesota
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