MSK patient Maggie Chess developed a sudden passion and talent for abstract painting following her recovery from brain surgery, a rare outcome that has transformed Maggie into a successful artist.

This interview originally appeared on “Universe Of Art,” a new podcast from Science Friday that focuses on artists who use science to take their creations to the next level. Listen wherever you get ...

In 1946, John Huston, the legendary filmmaker, made a documentary called Let There Be Light. The film was shot at a psychiatric facility, Mason General Hospital, and portrayed Army casualties who the ...

Be it music or paintings or dance — or any form of art — there’s now myriad research to show that when one’s brain is exposed to this kind of stimulation, it reacts in a uniquely positive way. And on ...

Asad J. Malik wanted a way to express what he was feeling and thinking without actually saying anything out loud. Art, of course, has long been a favored form of such expression, but he also wanted ...

International study of 1,400+ adults reveals creative activities like music, dance, and art make brains appear biologically younger than actual age.

Collectors collect art, which, in turn, serves as a powerful catalyst for enhancing brain function and mental health. Here, I explore the mechanisms that underlie this process, supported by academic ...