In my case the disease was distinctly what would be classed as nervous, not organic; but from such opportunities as I have had of observing, I have come to the conclusion that the dividing line that has been drawn is an arbitrary one, the nerves controlling the internal activities and the nutrition of the body throughout; and I believe that the central nervous system, by starting and inhibiting local centres, can
exercise a vast influence upon disease of any kind, if it can be brought to bear.
Although Buthe, who made
vast installations, paintings, and drawings, was a central figure in German art of the»70s and»80s and
exercised great
influence as a teacher, this exhibition is the first large solo show of his work since his death.