RxArt is a New York City based non-profit organization committed to fostering artistic expression and awareness by engaging patients through contemporary art in healthcare facilities. Founded by its Executive Director, Diane Brown holds the belief in arts ability to not only transcend but to transform its viewers. By curating installations in hospital settings, RxArt provides a creative surrounding that helps to relieve stress and anxiety, while increasing appreciation for contemporary art. "Art de-institutionalizes what are often sterile and alienating environments by providing a humanistic and creative surrounding which helps to relieve the stress and anxiety of patients, families and staff. It provides a psychological escape from healthcare difficulties and inspires improved morale and hope for all."
To support RxArt, you can add to your art collection one of many paintings, drawings and other one-of-a-kind art pieces by contemporary artists sold through their online store which range from US$750 to $15,000. If you're not yet an avid art collector but eager to find a unique gift that gives back to this worthy cause, you will love this limited edition puzzle created from Dan Colen's image of gum wrappers entitled "Rock! Paper! Scissors! Sh..." "No! No! No! Scissors! Rock! Paper! Shoot" (2007) (US$75 unsigned in 250 or child-friendly 35 pieces; or $250 signed in 250 pieces). Ok, the name alone makes me a littler happier. We should all take two of those... and see how much better we feel in the morning.
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