The international exhibition “Art and Healing”, dedicated to children facing health challenges, has opened in Yazd, organized by Fereydoun Foroudi, the local representative of the Health and Art Group.
Focused on the theme of “Health and Art,” the exhibition officially opened on the afternoon of Thursday, Mehr 17, 1404 (October 9, 2025). The inauguration was attended by Aliyeh Ghavami, Director General of the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (Kanoon) in Yazd Province; Mohammad-Ali Momenizadeh, youth assistant at Kanoon; Mohammad-Taher Mazraeh-Molaei, youth assistant to the Deputy Governor for Management and Resource Development; along with a number of local citizens.
The event was organized under Foroudi’s representation of the international Health and Art (Heart) group, with support from his executive team. The exhibition will be open to the public until Mehr 22 (October 14), daily from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Fereydoun Foroudi, who first organized this exhibition in Yazd in 2017, emphasized the importance of the connection between art and well-being. By showcasing the artwork of children facing health challenges, he and his team aim to convey a message of hope, empathy, and healing to the community.
Art enthusiasts can visit the exhibition in Yazd at: Imam Shahr, Vali-Asr Street, 15 Khordad Alley, Center No. 3 of the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (Kanoon).
The exhibition is taking place simultaneously in multiple cities around the world, with the closing ceremony scheduled to be held in Brazil.
The “Health and Art” exhibition is part of the international campaign “And How Beautiful It Is to Put a Smile on Someone’s Face,” which seeks to promote the role of art in healing, support young patients, and foster global solidarity through creativity.
The international Health and Art (Heart) Group is a charitable and cultural organization founded in 2017 to enhance the mental and physical well-being of children facing health challenges. Working alongside doctors, psychologists, artists, and volunteers worldwide, the group uses art as a therapeutic tool to create a joyful and hopeful environment for young patients and their families.
