Self Portrait II (1938) by Joan MiroDetroit Institute of Arts
Spark Art in your Everyday Life
Drawing inspiration from the World Health Organization study on the role of the arts in health and wellbeing, the “Do the Cultural 5" videos showcase a set of 5 tidbits of fun ideas to spark creativity and art in your everyday life.
Do the Cultural 5
Christopher Bailey, Arts & Health Lead at the World Health Organization, is presenting how the arts can be beneficial for your health & wellbeing.
The Jazz Musicians (1954) by David ParkCantor Arts Center at Stanford University
1. Music
Listen to a song that matches best your mood or sing and feel the vibration of the voice in your body and in the room!
Dancers Practising at the Barre (1876-1877) by Edgar DegasBritish Museum
2. Movement
Express your mood and emotions through the physical space around you with movement!
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3. Visualization
Picture something that gives you pleasure and comfort.
The Little Mermaid Thinking of the Prince (1967 - 1967) by Chihiro IwasakiChihiro Art Museum
4. Storytelling
Capture moments of your day using all your senses and write them down.
Green Wheat Fields, Auvers (1890) by Vincent van GoghNational Gallery of Art, Washington DC
5. Connect to your environment
Go out for a walk and imagine you are in a museum. Take a picture of a scene you would like to see in your imaginary museum.
You are all set!
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