Promoting arts as a supportive element
for health and a driver for culture
Art helps in creating a caring and compassionate environment, enriching the experience of staff and patients alike. Hence, building a contemporary art collection is an important distinctive factor at Abdali Hospital. As of now, the collection comprises approximately 60 works by young and established artists.
The international scope of the collection is represented by artists as varied as Moffat Takadiwa from Zimbabwe, Ida Applebroog from the USA, Dominique Gonzales Forester from France, Zhang Enli from China, and British Palestinian artist Rosalind Nashashibi, amongst many others. The works range from photographs, such as "2623 Third Street, Santa Monica II” by John Baldessari, wall mounted sculptures like “Intro” by Eva Rothschild, to works on paper, such as “Untitled (Utopia’s)” by Tomma Abts, paintings such as “Untitled (Mormon Temple)” by David Korty or textile pieces like “Arcos” by Brazilian artist Ana Mazzei. The artworks will be displayed in patient rooms. They will be an evidence of the hospital's commitment to compassion, integrity, and quality. At the same time, the artworks will encourage dialogues between patients, visitors and employees, inspire hope, aid recovery, and reduce pain and anxiety.
Abdali Hospital hosts various activities and events to involve the art community with our patients and staff. Please see our events section for more information.