The African Brain Art Festival
About African Brain Art Festival
The African Brain Art Festival (ABA FEST) is a two-day (7th-8th September 2024) event taking place in Soweto that serves as a dynamic exploration and celebration of the intricate connections between creativity and the brain. With a focus on various domains including social development, technology, entrepreneurship, the arts, brain health, and physical health, ABA FEST pioneers innovative approaches at the intersection of arts and brain science.
This groundbreaking event showcases creative initiatives and endeavors that illustrate the profound relationship between creativity and brain function. By highlighting creative approaches to health and wellbeing across different stages of life, ABA FEST aims to share experiences and knowledge derived from both academic research and public practice.
ABA FEST plays a crucial role in raising continental and international awareness regarding the powerful correlation between brain health and creativity. By spotlighting innovation at the crossroads of neuroscience and the arts, the festival aims to stimulate research efforts aimed at understanding how creative practices can mitigate the adverse effects of poverty, limited education, and prevalent diseases on brain functioning and overall quality of life.
In essence, ABA FEST serves as a catalyst for promoting dialogue, exchanging insights, and fostering collaboration among innovators, researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts.
Through its diverse range of events and activities, the festival strives to inspire positive change and advance holistic approaches to enhancing brain health and well-being within African communities and beyond. Well-being within African communities and beyond.
