Discover the Radical Psychiatric Practice of Francesc Tosquelles: Como una máquina de coser en un campo de trigo Exhibition

This exhibition revisits the life and radical, innovative psychiatric practice of Francesc Tosquelles, a psychiatrist exiled in France. It explores his approach, which linked clinical work with politics and culture, transforming psychiatric institutions through humanization.

The exhibition "Tosquelles: Como una máquina de coser en un campo de trigo" delves into the history of Francesc Tosquelles (1912-1994), a psychiatrist who was exiled in France from 1939. Through his work at the Institut Pere Mata in Reus, the Septfonds concentration camp, and particularly the Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole Psychiatric Hospital in France, Tosquelles developed a profoundly innovative practice that interconnected clinical care with political and cultural engagement. During the Republican era and amidst the rise of fascism in Europe, he addressed the social roots of mental illness, transforming the psychiatric institution with a humanistic approach. This exhibition showcases Tosquelles' biographical trajectory and his political, cultural, and professional context through documents, photographs, and recordings that highlight his unique conception of psychiatric practice. Additionally, it features artworks created by both patients and artists from the Saint-Alban hospital. These pieces, drawn from the Collection de l’Art Brut in Lausanne and private collections, were instrumental in the development of art liberated from the constraints of reason and formal education, as explored by Jean Dubuffet and other artists.

This page appears to be a bookstore listing for a publication related to the exhibition. Ticketing information for the exhibition itself is not available on this page, but the publication date of the book, September 29, 2022, may indicate the exhibition's timeframe. Visitors are directed to purchase the related book through various booksellers.