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Art as Medicine: The Clare Feldman Poliakoff Inaugural Lecture
How does art heal? Can creativity transform healthcare? Join us for the inaugural Clare Feldman Poliakoff Lecture, where medicine meets artistic expression in a groundbreaking conversation about accessibility, empathy, and the power of art to restore and inspire.
Iranian-American cardiologist and visual artist Dr. Nazanin Moghbeli delivers the keynote address, drawing on her unique practice that transforms EKGs and diagnostic imagery into stunning works bridging Persian calligraphy and modern medicine. As Jefferson Health’s Artist-in-Residence, Dr. Moghbeli pioneers the use of art to cultivate empathy among healthcare providers and prevent burnout—proving that creativity is not merely decorative, but essential to healing.
Following the keynote, a distinguished panel explores how art creates inclusive, therapeutic experiences across healthcare and community settings. Panelists include Dr. Moghbeli, Megan Voeller (Director of Humanities at Thomas Jefferson University), and Julie Nolan (Recreation Therapy and Creative Arts Therapy, Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital).
This inaugural event honors the Clare Feldman Poliakoff Endowment’s mission to celebrate art’s transformative power—launching on the public opening day of A Nation of Artists, our landmark exhibition marking America’s 250th anniversary.
