‘A Picture of Health’ Connecting Art and Science at the MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences, Imperial College London.

‘A Picture of Health’ is an art-science collaboration project led by the MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences (LMS), Imperial College London.

The MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences is a vibrant research environment where scientists, clinicians and patients collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine.

About the Project

‘A Picture of Health’ evokes different images, ideas, thoughts and emotions. It is this richness of imagery and perceptions that inspires the Picture of Health project at the Medical Research Council’s London Institute of Medical Sciences (LMS). The Institute is based at Hammersmith Hospital, adjacent to Imperial College’s White City campus in West London. The opening of a bespoke new building, where clinicians, and scientists collaborate to advance human health, provides the setting for the launch of the project.

Aims
• To select and curate 100 pieces inspired by the phrase ‘A Picture of Health’. 
• To invite contributions from a diverse range of communities across society.  
• To explore and document public perception of ‘A Picture of Health’.
• To celebrate science, medical research and the London Institute of Medical Sciences.

Outputs 
• A curated, exhibition-style book of 100 pieces, with a brief narrative on each.
• Workshops with scientists, patient groups, local community and schools.
• Visual display of selected contributions during the launch of our new building – within the reception space (ground floor) and café/social space (top floor).
• A programme of events to celebrate the launch of the new building (inc. panel discussions on selected themes).
• A website showcasing the 100 contributions.

Outcomes  
• Audience engagement with medical and health research and societal impacts.
• Resource development for additional engagement activities and programming e.g. debate packs, educational/conversation tools
• Enhanced knowledge of the research activity of the MRC and of the LMS.

Target Audience  
The target audiences for this project are the public, key stakeholders in the development of the new LMS building - including funders, government, policy makers, and the local council and community including schools, patient groups and community organisations.

We invited contributions from journalists, sports people, historians, scientists, musicians, artists, poets, chefs, writers, photographers and NGOs, alongside local community key workers, including nurses, delivery drivers, tube/bus drivers, gardeners, cleaners, civil servants, healthcare professionals, patients, politicians, teachers, makers, engineers, social media influencers, religious leaders, the military and more.

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