By Kahlo’s life was marred by great suffering- chronic pain, alcoholism, infidelity, physical disability and mental illness were experiences often reflected in her art.
The Weekly Petri: Edvard Munch and Painting the Psyche
Munch’s art explored themes of repression and instability representative of his own mental anguish; they were deeper messages awaiting diagnostic interpretations.
The Mad Artist
“It is only too true that a lot of artists are mentally ill – it’s a life which, to put it mildly, makes one an outsider. I’m all right when I completely immerse myself in work, but I’ll always remain half crazy.”
Film Review: Chauka, Please Tell Us the Time
Over a period of four months in 2017, Boochani recorded footage covertly on a mobile phone from within Manus Island. The result is an uncensored glimpse into life in detention.
The Weekly Petri: Never Let Me Go
A contemplative reflection about how we as a society view what makes up a human life, and a confronting, unsettling interrogation about the lengths to which medicine is willing to go.
The Weekly Petri: Anatomy With Da Vinci
While sadly the fruits of da Vinci’s labour, lost to time, were unable to contribute largely to medical innovation, our knowledge in the present allows us insight into the mind of a brilliant scientist.
Medical Podcasts: The (unofficial) Definitive Review
In short, podcasts are free, downloadable, and available via iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube etc.
The Weekly Petri: Monet Through a Medical Lens
Monet’s art allows for the examination of a revolutionary movement, as well as a harrowing account of how one man’s illness affected his world.
The Weekly Petri: Ward No. 6
Those interested in psychiatry will appreciate Chekhov’s fascinating but bleak portrayal of 19th century asylums in this short story.
The Weekly Petri: A Face of Stone
This week we examine the prejudices of William Carlos Williams’ “A Face of Stone” while looking inwards at our own.
