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People observing a painting.
  • Arts
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • May 2, 2014
  • 7 MIN 16 SEC

Art is Therapy

Art is about more than just a nice painting – it can be a tool for understanding the many brushstrokes of life. So says philosopher Alain de Botton, who’s co-curating a new exhibition in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam called Art is Therapy. Monocle’s Robert Bound met De Botton in the Rijksmuseum to learn more about his artistic treatment.

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