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Abstract
Does your mind wander? Where does it go? How far is too far? What separates disorder/order, 'abnormality'/‘normality’? This drawing is one of several outcomes of #MagicCarpet, which explores mind wandering and how it relates to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and visual art. The Arts Council-funded Unlimited commission is led by Dr Kai Syng Tan in collaboration with Professor of Psychiatry Philip Asherson at King’s College London. Referencing Surrealism and Situationism, this drawing is a snapshot of the artist’s hyperactive mind. #MagicCarpet has been enjoyed at South London Gallery, Nesta’s People Powered Future Health Innovation Showcase and Arts in Mind Festival. Next up is the Unlimited Festival at the Southbank Centre and 5th EUNETHYDIS Conference in Edinburgh. Kai uses art to instigate new conversations and to ask new questions. She has been featured in 450 shows including Biennale of Sydney and Documenta, at the Royal Geographical Society and MOMA New York. Collections include Museum of London and Fukuoka Art Museum. Kai completed her PhD at UCL Slade School. She is a research committee member of the UK Adult ADHD Network and advisor to PsychART @kaisyngtan http://www.wesatonamat.weebly.com
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Cambridge |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press, Cambridge |
| Edition | July 2019 |
| Publication status | Accepted/In press - 22 Aug 2018 |
Keywords
- art intervention
- ADHD
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- art-science
- Psychiatry
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Ill-Disciplined: Art as a process for interdisciplinary productive antagonisms, and the case for the artist-researcher as a ‘forerunner’ and leader in the interstices of disciplines
Tan, K. S., 3 Feb 2019, (Accepted/In press) Beyond Borders? : Articulations, provocations and performativities in Arts & Humanities research. Taylor, J., Bettison, E. & Hussien, H. (eds.).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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On Art, Neurodiversity & Giant Octopussies: Reflections on the art-science commission #MagicCarpet by Kai Syng Tan
Tan, K. S., 26 Dec 2019, King's College London. 55 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Activities
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How 'lofty' art can help the medical world reimagine mental health
Kai Syng Tan (Reviewer)
31 Oct 2018Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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MagicCarpet (Event)
Kai Syng Tan (Editor)
5 Sept 2018 → 9 Sept 2018Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
Prizes
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National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement NCCPE Images Competition 2018 Award for the category of 'Culture Change’.
Tan, Kai Syng (Recipient), 5 Oct 2018
Prize: Other distinction