08/06/2026
“Art is the forgotten fifth pillar of health,” writes Daisy Fancourt. In Art Cure she adds to the growing evidence confirming what humankind has long intuited: art is good for our wellbeing. Drawing on scientific studies and testimonies, she argues that, alongside diet, sleep, exercise and nature, art (or the “arts”) can enhance mental and physical health, even boosting longevity.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/08/04/art-cure-book-analyses-the-healing-powers-of-the-arts