Sensing Spaces: The History of Colour, Art and Care

Sensing Spaces: The History of Colour, Art and Care

Join us for an online talk on the history of colour in twentieth-century British hospitals.

What are the colours of care? In this fascinating talk, Victoria Bates explores the history of colour in twentieth-century British hospitals, including the growing interest in hospital art in the post-war period. Delve into the sensory history of health care, and the links between art and healthcare environments.

Image: Bethlem Hospital men’s ward, 1860.

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Date

19 Nov 2025
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Time

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

Online Event
Category
Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum

Organizer

Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum
Website
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/royal-college-of-nursing-library-and-museum-7823973102