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Art brut, or Outsider art, is a term for works of art (especially fine art) created by people with mental disorders or who are otherwise socially marginalized. The awareness of art-brut as an artistic expression of people with mental handicaps and autism is still low in society. A systematic pedagogical approach of medical experts and lecturers to these artists, is very rare, if any. The main focus of this project lies in three areas:
1. Knowledge sharing among Czech, Slovak and Polish doctors and lecturers experienced in the work with artists with mental handicap and autism.
2. Mutual cooperation of healthy and handicapped artists.
3. Mapping of art-brut artists in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland, promotion of their work among the public (international conference, exhibitions, art publications). Thanks to this project, the organizers will help with inclusion of handicapped artists and increase their social level in the society. The organization cooperates with similar organizations in Slovakia, Poland and Hungary and, in addition to the artistic field, also produces activities in the field of literature, film and music.
Themes: Culture and...
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Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt
This project helps with inclusion of handicapped artists and increase their social level in the society. The longer the work with the artists, the better the results and ability to cope. Doctors describe a systematic improvement in the patient's manifestations, who is also artistically guided.