The Brain and the Body featuring Antony Gormley (UK), Oyjon Khayrullaeva (Uzbekistan), Pakui Hardware (Lithuania), Samah Hijawi (Jordan/Belgium), Suchi Reddy (India/USA)

Satuday 06 September, 15:00 – 16:00 

Duration: an hour

Location: The House of Softness at Gavkushon Madrasa

Participants: Antony Gormley (UK), Oyjon Khayrullaeva (Uzbekistan), Pakui Hardware (Lithuania), Samah Hijawi (Jordan/Belgium), Suchi Reddy (USA)

Moderator: Diana Campbell

This panel will explore the relationship between mind and body through contemporary art and neuroaesthetics, drawing inspiration from Ibn Sina's understanding of how emotional and physical healing intersect, including his "recipes for broken hearts." Artists Antony Gormley, Oyjon Khayrullaeva, Suchi Reddy, and Samah Hijawi will discuss how their practices embody the connection between brain and body, examining how art and architecture can serve as both diagnosis and remedy in our world today.

The talk will be available with simultaneous translation for all attendees.