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May 11, 2009

Misconceptions about “local” art

Using local art for hospitals is a growing trend for many good reasons. It is nice to support local artists and they might have art that reflects unique features of the community. However at the HCD08 conference, Kathy Hathorn warned about the downside of insisting on local art, listing common misconceptions: Local Art is within… Read More

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March 9, 2009

Peer Review – What does it mean, Why does it matter?

Everyone loves to reference scientific studies to support their point of view; even those who pick art for healthcare. The trouble is, there is good research and bad research. How can you tell the difference? One critical test is to find out if the study was published in a "Peer-Reviewed" journal. At the last HealthCare… Read More

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February 10, 2009

Policy for Art Donations

What if a wealthy patron decides to donate their valuable  Roy Lichtenstein paintings to your hospital? Hospitals are wise to have a Gift Acceptance Policy regarding Art Donations. Patrons of the Hospital may have art that they want to donate, but if the terms are not spelled out clearly, it can backfire. At the the… Read More

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November 22, 2008

Is the sky falling on HealthCare Art?

The news says the sky is falling. The stock market and the housing market are crashing. Major companies are going out of business. Yet, this week at the HCD08 conference I saw no hint of dark clouds on the horizon. I talked with many designers and art consultants in healthcare who are overwhelmed with work.… Read More

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November 11, 2008

HCD08

Today is the last day of HCD08 (HealthCare Design 2008 conference). Once again this 4-day conference has proven to be of great value for those interested in the use of art in HealthCare. The conference is a great place to see art and learn about how others are using art in hospitals. You have the opportunity… Read More

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Web_Henry-Domke_3123Why This Blog?

I started this blog several years ago to learn more from experts about using art in healthcare. It became the basis for my book "Picture of Health: Handbook for Healthcare Art." The intended audience includes interior designers, art consultants, architects, framers, hospital staff and artists. As a doctor, I know what stressful places hospitals can be. Hopefully the blog will help us all create more comforting, healing places.

– Henry Domke M.D.

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