Our Art Collection
Why Art?
We believe that art is a powerful way to express what it means to be human. It affirms our individuality and makes us feel seen and connected. At Cleveland Clinic, the art collection creates a unique environment of hope, comfort and healing.
Each artwork is selected by a passionate team of art-expert caregivers to reflect our core values of quality, empathy, belonging and innovation. We hope they inspire and move you during your hospital visit.
What You’ll Experience
At nearly all Cleveland Clinic locations, you’re a glance away from artwork hand-selected for healing. In the lobbies, waiting areas and care spaces of Cleveland Clinic, you’ll engage with works of art that span every medium — painting, photography, sculpture, digital art and more. You’ll see artwork commissioned for specific locations, innovative outdoor sculptures and rotating exhibitions in the Julia and Larry Pollock Gallery.
Our art collection is vibrant and global, featuring work by artists from more than 85 countries. Our recent acquisitions highlight contemporary voices, and most were created within the past five years.
Want to take the art home with you? Follow the collection on Instagram (@cleclinicartcollection) or download the Bloomberg Connects app (Android and iOS) for exclusive content to enhance your art experience.
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Yayoi Kusama, "Pumpkin", 2014, fiberglass-reinforced plastic and urethane paint. Gift of Robert M. Kaye; © Yayoi Kusama; Courtesy of David Zwirner, New York / Ota Fine Arts, Tokyo and Singapore / Victoria Miro, London / YAYOI KUSAMA Inc. -
Aya Uekawa, "Forest Bath", 2021, acrylic on paper. Courtesy of the artist and Neumann Wolfson Art. -
Eva LeWitt, "Untitled" (for Mentor), fiber, mesh and aluminum. Courtesy of the artist and Luhring Augustine. Commissioned for Mentor Hospital. -
Derrick Adams, "Interior Life (Woman)", 2019, digital print. Courtesy of Derrick Adams Studio © 2019. -
Daniel Gordon, "Seashells and Chanterelles", 2021, pigment print. Commissioned for Weston Hospital. © Daniel Gordon, courtesy of the artist and M+B Gallery, Los Angeles. -
Sanou Oumar, "8/26/2020", 2020, pen on paper board. Courtesy of the artist and Gordon Robichaux Gallery. -
Wendy Red Star, "Her Dreams Are True (Julia Bad Boy)", 2021, lithograph with chine collé. Courtesy of Wendy Red Star. -
Sandra Cinto, "Open Landscape", 2021, printed ceramic tiles. Courtesy of the artist and Tanya Bonakdar Gallery. Commissioned for Weston Hospital. -
Detail view of "Open Landscape" by Sandra Cinto, 2021, printed ceramic tiles. Courtesy of the artist and Tanya Bonakdar Gallery. Commissioned for Weston Hospital.
How Art Heals
It’s no secret that art can heal.
A 2024 Cleveland Clinic survey of more than 1,000 people illustrated the impact of our art collection. Nearly 75% reported that the artworks improved their mood, lowered stress and increased overall satisfaction. Almost half reported that experiencing art even helped ease their pain.
You can listen to some of their voices and hear about how art played a role in their journeys in the video How Art Heals.
Watch the video to hear firsthand from survey participants about the vital role artwork played in their healthcare journey.
