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Paris psychiatric hospital's art collection challenges 'mad genius' myth
Original: Paris psychiatric hospital's art collection challenges myth of the ‘mad genius’
A psychiatric hospital in Paris is drawing attention for its art collection, which curators and commentators say undermines the long-standing stereotype linking mental illness and creative genius. By presenting patients' works on their own terms rather than as symptoms, the collection invites a broader conversation about how art by people with mental health conditions is framed and valued.
Why now: The hospital's collection is being highlighted as a fresh challenge to persistent stereotypes about mental illness and creativity.
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