House of Photography: The Role of Art in Healing Spaces

Join House of Photography for an engaging evening in conversation with photographer Elena Cenedese, featuring Tim A Shaw, founder of Hospital Rooms, and artist and professor Steve Macleod, who has collaborated with the charity. This event will explore the powerful role of art in transforming healthcare environments, focusing on how Hospital Rooms, collaborates with artists to create more welcoming, healing environments in hospitals, mental health facilities, and care homes.

Tim A Shaw will discuss the origins of Hospital Rooms, the charity’s mission, and how it operates, bringing art into hospital settings to help reduce stress, foster healing, and improve the experience of patients and staff. Artist and professor Steve Macleod, who contributed to the project, will share his experience collaborating with Hospital Rooms and the profound impact art can have on healthcare spaces.

Additionally, the conversation will touch on the Digital School initiative, exploring how creativity and engagement in art can promote mental well-being.

Date: Thursday 24 July 2025

Time: 6 – 8pm

Location: FUJIFILM House of Photograhy, 8, 9 Long Acre, London WC2E 9LH