Short Film ~ Art in the Asylum: an introduction with Dr Victoria Tischler and Dr Esra Plumer

The following short film outlines the themes of the exhibition and images from the opening on 6th September 2013 at Djanogly gallery, Nottingham. Featuring curators Victoria Tischler and Esra Plumer.  Throughout the video, Victoria and Esra discuss not only the therapeutic and diagnostic use of art as represented in British asylums, but also how expressions of mental distress have influenced artists and continue to engage us all. Video link: https://vimeo.com/80921476

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The Institute of Mental Health seeks to help transform our understanding and treatment of mental illness. We are a partnership between two highly respected organisations, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Nottingham.

Since our formation in 2006, the Institute has established a track record of success, with achievements in pioneering and innovative, service-facing, inter-disciplinary research. We host eight centres of excellence, alongside other key areas of mental health research.

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