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Imaginary journeys

Project title

Imaginary journeys

Description of initiative

The art therapy research project explores the "existential migration" experienced by people who have left voluntarily their home country and how important is artistic expression in such life journeys. It involves: visits and workshops leading to the construction of a life narrative are conducted, as well as the creation of works using motifs drawn from maps; exhibiting such meaningful works in an MMFA presentation. Help newly arrived to express themselves, translating as needed to facilitate the creative process.

Further information on the initiative

Themes: Culture and...

Individual well-being
Community well-being
Mental health
Quality of social relations

Keywords

creative workshops, art workshops, migration, storytelling, museums

Target group

Not targeted to a specific group

Cultural field

Crafts | Other | Visual arts

Timeframe

2017 - 2017

Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt

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Organizer(s)

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Canada
Private / Business | Culture

Partner(s)

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Canada
Public / State | Culture