Art meets the future: Kiel paints” and the vision of medicine in 2065!

Art meets the future: Kiel paints” and the vision of medicine in 2065!

In Kiel, art is currently being celebrated in a very special way. The “Kiel paints” competition run by the Lubinus Clinics made an impressive statement with around 140 works of art submitted. The works, which can be submitted until July 30, 2025, address hope, humor and the challenges of the healthcare system. The reason for this creative call is the 130th anniversary of the clinics and the associated exhibition, which is entitled “Medicine today and in the year 2065 – impressions and visions”. kn online reports that the vernissage took place in the pop-up pavilion at the Old Market, where the artworks are displayed in various techniques such as oil paints, acrylics and collages.

The participants in the competition are between 16 and 89 years old, which underlines the diversity of perspectives. 76-year-old Traute Carstens addresses gender-based aspects in medicine, while 22-year-old Paulina Kubiak expresses the search for the hidden in her picture. Another highlight is the work of Verena Jeworowski, which takes up the topic of miraculous medicine with humor. Mario Raabe, managing director of the Lubinus Clinics, praises the creativity of the artists and emphasizes that the quality of the works submitted is pleasingly high.

Artificial intelligence in medicine

Nowadays, robotics and artificial intelligence are central topics in medical research. A look beyond Kiel, such as the developments at the Rechts der Isar Hospital in Munich, shows that intelligent surgical robots can make autonomous decisions and thereby increase surgical safety. These robots, like the assistant robot “Aurora”, are able to independently bring required surgical materials to the surgeon. br.de reports that the shortage of personnel in medicine is fundamentally changing the perspective on the use of such technology.

The use of AI is also revolutionizing diagnostics. At the Großhadern Clinic, CT, X-ray and MRI images are analyzed by both people and intelligent algorithms. This creates a fascinating synergistic process: AI offers diagnostic reliability, but this must always be validated by experienced staff. The long-term perspective? Easier and faster medical care for the population, so that check-ups without a doctor's visit could take place more frequently.

Visions for the future

Artificial intelligence has the potential to change the structure of healthcare. As the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems shows, large amounts of data created by digitalization enable efficient use in medicine, the individualization of therapies and early disease diagnoses. Fraunhofer highlights how these technologies can advance important applications such as clinical decision making and chronic disease monitoring.

In conclusion, it should be noted that the interface between art and medicine in Kiel not only represents a creative outlet for citizens, but also stimulates an important dialogue about the future of the healthcare system and the use of technologies such as artificial intelligence. The winning picture will even be depicted on a KVG bus and the works of art will be auctioned off for a good cause after the exhibition. A wonderful example of how art and science can go hand in hand!