Art as a refuge. By David Bueno | Conference

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Conference
Art as Refuge

Presented by David Bueno

Monday, June 29, 2026. This dialogue explores how illness and periods of confinement influenced the work of Henri Matisse, becoming a driving force in his artistic evolution. On the one hand, we will analyze Matisse's artistic and personal context; on the other, we will address, from a neuroscience perspective, how art can influence our brain and contribute to our mental health. Through this exploration, the talk will reflect on the role of art in difficult times and how Matisse transformed his confinement into a space of artistic freedom and renewal.

Series moderated by:

Maria Palau Vivas, cultural journalist specializing in visual arts, museums, heritage, architecture, and design. A graduate in Journalism from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), she has over 25 years of professional experience and has worked at the newspaper El Punt Avui since 2003. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards, including the GAC and ACCA art criticism prizes, the AMC award for lifetime achievement in cultural communication, and the Carles Rahola journalism prize.

Presented by:

David Bueno, biologist, science communicator, and professor at the University of Barcelona. Winner of the 2025 Josep Pla Prize for his book *The Art of Being Human*, which explores how the brain is enriched through art at the intersection of neuroscience and artistic experience.

Schedule:
Monday, June 29, at 6:30 p.m.

Please be punctual.

David Bueno will be signing books at the end of the event.

Accessibility:

Catalan Sign Language interpreter available upon request via email at icaixaforumbcn@magmacultura.com. This service can be booked up to 48 hours before the start of the event.

Hearing loop

Wheelchair accessible