Daisy Fancourt's new work of non-fiction argues that the arts are vital for good health

“We still see fundamental inequalities in who has access to the arts”

Author InterviewsOct 31, 2025by Caroline Sanderson

Daisy Fancourt © EXPeditions

The UCL professor’s new non-fiction book, The Art Cure, puts forward the argument that the arts are a vital – if often overlooked – ingredient for a healthy life.

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