For Mental Health Month, the EUI Library, in partnership with La Tinaia (an Artistic rehabilitation centre of expressive activities), is hosting Others Watching, 2nd edition, Identity and Diversity an exhibition of paintings from 10 May to 9 June 2023. The exhibition is inspired by the exhibition of the same name, held at the EUI Library in 2005. The aim of the exhibition is to raise awareness of mental health and the Library’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusiveness.
As part of the exhibition, EUI Library will host a roundtable discussion to discuss the highlights of the exhibition and explore the links between mental health and the arts. The roundtable will conclude with a guided meditation designed to help one appreciate a work of art from the exhibition. After the roundtable, attendees are invited to visit Others Watching 2nd edition, Identity and Diversity, EUI Library, Garden floor.
Panelists:
Pep Torn (EUI), Library Director
Maika Cavarretta, Vice President of the La Nuova Tinaia Association and Educator at the La Tinaia Centre
Veerle Deckmyn, former Library and Academic Service Director, EUI
Gemma Fenton (EUI), Psychologist, Academic Service
Eduardo Jauregui, EUI Alumnus, Psychologist, and Mindfulness teacher
Aurélie Anne Villanueva, (EUI) Researcher, Department of Law
Moderator: Valentina Spiga (EUI), Information specialist, Law, and roundtable Moderator
This is a hybrid event. You can join the roundtable discussion either in person, at Sala del Capitolo, or online via Zoom.