Migration Museum Brussels
A lot of interesting facts and figures about migration in Brussels can be discovered at the Migration Museum Brussels.
Art Activities and Autism
Autism Europe is an international organisation whose main objective is to advance the rights of autistic people.
At a conference in Brussels, in the framework of the Early aTTention for the inclusion of children on the autism spectrum in Early Childhood Education and Care systems (ETTECEC) project, a number of strategies were presented which teachers can apply when being challenged with autistic children in their classroom. One point of discussion was integrating autistic children via art activities. For children with autism who often do not respond if you ask them to do a particular task or get stuck doing one thing over and over again – art can help to free their mind.
There is a new online platform for teachers to inform themselves about autism and how to integrate various activities to help children learning basic social competences and rules in the classroom.
The Future of Work
Four compelling speakers participated in the discussion “The Future of Work” organised by the Full Circle in Brussels.
- Josh Cohen, Psychoanalyst & Professor of Literature at Goldsmiths University of London
- Margaret Heffernan, Entrepreneur, CEO, best-selling author and lecturer at the School of Management, University of Bath
- Aaron Bastani, Journalist, author and senior Editor at Novara Media
- Alison Tate, Director of Economic and Social Policy of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
A selection of their books:
Not Working by Josh Cohen
A Bigger Prize: Why Competition isn’t Everything and How We Do Better by Margaret Heffernan
Abstract Art Museum in Brussels
Magritte’s former home now showcases about 250 masterpieces of abstract art. He has been living and working at Rue Esseghem 135 in Brussels from 1930-1954.
Museum opening hours: From Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm (except 25 December and 1 January).
The Benefits of Art Therapy in Mental Health
Art is definitely a relaxing and inspiring activity confirmed in many studies and articles. The mind switches off from daily stress. However, the benefits go much further than relaxation and enjoyment. Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and even some phobias can be alleviated by engaging in art.
The positive effect of art on mental and physical health
Frieze reported about a study which investigated how patients more easily stay on their treatment path. The World Health Organization says that the arts can even be more cost-effective than conventional treatment. The ‘Health Evidence Synthesis’ study, which drew on more than 900 publications studying the impact of the arts on health, split art’s impact on health into two themes: prevention and promotion, and management and treatment. Music was used to inspire ‘attitudes of independence and self-empowerment’ in helping HIV patients and art therapy sessions helped patients undergoing cancer treatment to reduce side-effects of drowsiness and depression.
Greta in Brussels
With her typical pervasive look she stares at the streets of Brussels. This mural is positioned at the end of a of a dead-end street: Cité du Sureau 20 Vlierwijk
1000 Brussels
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Concert Duo Quintessence@ In Vino Veritas
Nice concert & appreciative audience. Good mood & Vino.
Next concert 15. November.
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