The Healing Power of Art

Whether we realize it or not, the visual character of a space shapes nearly everyone who moves through it. Where we choose to stand, what emotions we feel, and what we remember are all responses shaped in part by the presence, or absence, of art in a space. This power of influence has been harnessed for centuries, with the earliest hospitals having art on their walls to lift people's spirits. Today, that same instinct has matured into a rigorous field of research called Evidence-Based Design, and it’s reshaping how healthcare facilities are built around the world.