Museattivo Claudio Costa, Art museum in Quarto dei Mille district, Genoa, Italy
Museattivo Claudio Costa is an art museum in Genoa housed in a former psychiatric hospital building, displaying paintings, mixed media works, and sculptures. The collection is exhibited in the Michelini therapeutic complex and features a sculpture garden within the surrounding grounds.
The museum was founded in 1988 as the I.M.F.I institute and renamed in 1995 following founder Claudio Costa's death. The transformation of a former hospital building into an exhibition space represented a new approach to art and healing.
The collection brings together works by established artists alongside creative pieces from former hospital residents. This mix creates a dialogue between professional art practice and the therapeutic value of creative work.
The museum is located within the Michelini therapeutic facility gardens and is easy to find on the grounds. The outdoor sculpture garden is accessible and inviting for exploration among the displayed works.
The museum is built on therapeutic art techniques that allow visitors to understand the healing power of creative practice. The space demonstrates how creativity channels difficult feelings into constructive expression.
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