How the Manifestations of Medical Diagnoses Have Shaped the Art World

For centuries, art and music have reflected not only contemporary cultural and political themes but also the lives of the artists themselves. For example, medical diagnoses have shaped the way artists perceive and interact with the world, and are expressed in their art. This talk explores how a pituitary tumor, REM sleep disturbances, prosopagnosia and syphilis have ultimately had profound impacts on art and music, while explaining the science behind these diagnoses along the way.

Beneville Studios – 9 East 19th Street 4th Floor, New York, NY 10003

Free ticket required.