Author: Marta Cillero
Photo credit: Christian Mio Loclair Narcissus
Arts-based therapies in the form of arts therapy, bibliotherapy and creative writing have long been recognised by medical professionals as providing beneficial healing effects. Like much of the digital transformation we’re currently experiencing, not everyone benefits from working remotely under Covid-19 restrictions. For anyone yet to establish a foothold in employment, those in traditional customer-facing service jobs, older workers, or those who simply struggle without physical workplace interaction, Covid-19 may amplify the social, economic and political impact of digital divides between the established or digitally well-positioned and the great many others who are increasingly marginalized.
Artsformation, offers a timely investigation of the potential of the arts in transforming society to become more inclusive and sustainable in response to digital challenges such as that posed by the current pandemic. As part of the project, our recently published report, ‘The Role of the Arts in the Digital Transformation’, surveys ways that art and artists are found to have transformative potential. The report also offers ...