Health

Tracing survivals of past pandemics across London’s architecture and public spaces, Gillian Darley shows how disease has shaped the city

Iraq pavilion at Venice closes in solidarity with protests; Gus Casely-Hayford to head up V&A East

In further news: major study into arts and mental health launched; artist pulls out of MoMA PS1 exhibition over alleged prison links

The study follows art lessons and trips to museums becoming available as NHS prescription options

With art lessons and trips to museums on prescription, the links between culture and health are being reconsidered

A new GBP£1.8m scheme aims to support socially isolated people

A new show at London’s Wellcome Collection charts the influence manmade structures have had on health and wellbeing