A key objective has been the articulation of evidence which demonstrates how creativity can enhance wellbeing at individual, city, regional and national levels.
For this reason, much of its work has focused on evaluating forms of practice-led research developed in close partnership with Liverpool’s thriving cultural sector. This research group therefore moves beyond medical humanities, as it is traditionally understood, to a creative engagement with scientific practice and the distinct therapeutic contribution that the Humanities can make to wellbeing.
Work in this theme draws on an interdisciplinary body of outputs developed by researchers in Architecture, Clinical Engineering, English, Music, Philosophy, Psychology and Public Health, among others, working with partners such as The Bluecoat, FACT, Liverpool Philharmonic, METAL, National Museums Liverpool, Open Eye, The Reader, Victoria Gallery and Museum, Aintree Hospital, and Tate Liverpool.
Designer and performance artist Loz Buzzard showcasing a T-shirt to promote a Cancer Sucks! campaign devised by the late performer Tutu and photographer Ashley Savage.
You can find out more about CHASE’s work in Arts, Mental Health and Wellbeing on our projects pages.
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