Over the past few decades, there has been increasing public awareness that art--along with sleep, good nutrition, and exercise--may play a role in promoting physical and mental health. And now an initiative launched by the World Health Organization (WHO), Jameel Arts & Health Lab, and medical journal The Lancet is providing scientific evidence for the idea. The first article in the Lancet Global Health series has just been published, and, as Art News reported recently, it is a photo essay--the first in The Lancet's 202-year history. The 32 photographs included "illustrate what can be accomplished by integrating art into often challenging institutional and clinical settings," added AN.

  The good news for book lovers is that indie booksellers, publishers, institutions and makers continue to team up with events and unusual offerings designed to satisfy the visual treats we all yearn for. Following is just a snack for the coming weeks. More to follow as the DART Board continues to keep you posted.     Monday, January 12, 6pm: Sergio Ruzzier and Sophie Blackall in conversation Leading the pack, SVA’s MFA Illustration as Visual Essay Program...