Hayward Gallery’s new exhibition Among The Trees is fantastic featured an array of stunning artwork installations drawing and photographs from thirty-seven international artists.
Hayward Gallery’s new exhibition Among The Trees is fantastic featured an array of stunning artwork installations drawing and photographs from thirty-seven international artists.
For centuries, people have used art to relax, express their emotions, deal with trauma and increase their overall quality of life. Today, thanks to extensive research, we’ve gathered an abundance of scientific evidence on the positive influence of art on the brain. People tend to see art as an optional extra in our increasingly busy lives, but the benefits suggest it should be more of an essential for everybody.
Sebastian Burdon, known as ‘Whatshisname’, is a creative, London-based artist who aims to celebrate an alternative to the ordinary through this playful and creative work. Here, he shares 5 ways art positively affects your mental health.
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Sebastian Burdon, known professionally as ‘Whatshisname’, is an innovative artist who aims to challenge existing conceptions and bring joy to viewers through his work which has been featured in cities across the world, including New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Verona and Berlin.