love is the trance of worlds without gods

Natalia González Martín, Crowded Head, 2021, oil on wood, 11 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches Natalia González Martín, how dare you, 2023, oil on wood, 29 7/8 x 23 5/8 inches, courtesy of galerie sébastien bertrand Natalia González Martín, this spell of fine weather, 2023, oil on wood, 20 1/2 x 10 5/8 inches, courtesy of galerie sébastien bertrand Natalia González Martín, extraordinary devotion (ii), 2023, oil on wood, 20 1/2 x 10 5/8 inches, courtesy of galerie sébastien bertrand

essay

by TOBIE NATHAN

artwork by NATALIA GONZÁLEZ MARTÍN

French ethnopsychiatrist Tobie Nathan explores the intersection of culture, belief, and mental health. In his book Philtre d’Amour (published by Éditions Odile Jacob, 2013), he explores the magical and therapeutic aspects of love potions in different cultures and the diverse anthropological perspectives on love.

on…