Acts of Sharing: How Art Fosters Empathy

Mar 11, 2019

9:30am – 10:30am CT

Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. Making art is a radical act of sharing, and as such it can be a powerful driver of social awareness and empathic connection. Art can function as an invitation for both the artist and the viewer to go beyond their individual experiences and engage in the imaginative act of projecting themselves into a collective experience. In this way, art fosters a deeper understanding of the nature and range of shared human existence and all that it entails: joy, pain, love, grief, loss, wonder, longing, and so much more. This panel discussion brings together a cognitive expert and artists working in the public realm to explore the ways in which artistic practice can bring people closer together.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

photo of James Doty M.D.
James Doty M.D.

Center For Compassion And Altruism Research And Education (Ccare) Stanford University

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Willie Henry

Facebook

photo of Anjali Rimi
Anjali Rimi

Aravani Art Project

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Poornima Sukumar

Aravani Art Project

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