No part of the world has been untouched by the pandemic, which has not only affected the health of millions and caused massive social and economic disruption but has taken a silent toll, through the isolation, anxiety, financial hardship and grief it has inflicted on every community. In this event Film, TV and Theatre actress Gillian Anderson and Christopher Bailey, the World Health Organization’s Arts & Health lead, discuss personal stories of how art can help comfort, confront difficult social problems and build community. They will also be talking to special guest, Sir Antony Gormley, who was one of the first to donate a work to the auction, and WHO director general Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, as well as introducing some of the community-based art projects being supported through the initiative.
Produced by CULTURUNNERS as part of the World Health Organization's Solidarity Series of Events.
Funds raised from Healing Arts London will benefit the WHO Foundation, supporting the urgently needed mental health response; and The Future is Unwritten Artist Response Fund in partnership with Blessed Foundation, supporting artist-led projects that directly facilitate community healing and healthcare messaging on the frontline of the pandemic.
A Conversation about Art and Healing with Gillian Anderson
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