Mila Daskalova
miladaskalova.bsky.social
Mila Daskalova
@miladaskalova.bsky.social
Exploring intersections between literature and psychiatry in the 19th century as a British Academy and LKAS Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Glasgow / Medical Humanities Research Centre. Into literature, the history of medicine, and book history.
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September 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
28/10: 'Artist Ian Macintosh delves into place as a compelling subject, exploring how our surroundings have the power to comfort or disturb.'
The Power of Place
Artist Ian Macintosh delves into place as a compelling subject, exploring how our surroundings have the power to comfort or disturb.
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September 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
25/10: 'Join directors Julia Macintosh and Azra Khan as they introduce their work within the context of this year’s Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival theme, Comfort and Disturb.'

#SMHAF
Mad Culture in Motion: Between Comfort and Disturbance
Talks, discussion, and activity exploring Comfort and Disturb through mad culture.
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September 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
21/10: 'Journaling is a reflective writing practice that offers refuge and solace to the busy mind... Join Julia Macintosh, Director of the Centre for Mad Culture UK, in this workshop which explores the power of the journaling practice.'
Journaling for Mad Minds
This workshop celebrates a unique writing practice offering refuge, reflection and playtime to the busy mind.
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September 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
18/10: 'In this workshop we will read and discuss several poems about madness from different time periods - some by better known poets, others more obscure. We will end the session by picking up our own pens to create our own madness in verse.'
#madpoets #poetry #histpsych #HealthHums
Madness in Verse: A Poetry Workshop
Explore lived experiences of madness through a special poetry analysis workshop.
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September 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
18/10: 'The history of mad art (also called Outsider Art, or Art Brut) tells a story of human suffering suffused with great talent and creativity. Join artist Ian Macintosh as he explores the history of this artform.'

#outsiderart #madart #madculture #madstudies
A History of Mad Art: Launch Lecture
A lecture from artist Ian Macintosh about mad art - also known as Outsider Art or Art Brut.
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September 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM