A display of 6 free-standing banners, this exhibition tackles the subject of an increasingly popular writing medium called Graphic Medicine. Graphic Medicine utilizes comics to talk about healthcare experiences, allowing for a new narrative and perspective on illness. Here is what the authors of the exhibition say about it:

The History of Medicine Division of the National Library of Medicine is pleased to present our traveling banner exhibition  Graphic Medicine: Ill-Conceived & Well-Drawn! Curated by cartoon artist Ellen Forney, the exhibition explores an increasingly popular, yet little-known literary field that uses comics to tell personal stories of illness and health. The language of words and pictures gives approachability and emotional impact to these personal stories, and even to the clinical data they sometimes include. “Graphic medicine is so effective for understanding clinical and emotional aspects of illness,” says Curator Ellen Forney.

The exhibition will be on display at Dana until April 13. Stop by the library and learn more! And stay tuned for upcoming events. Questions? Contact Kate Bright