PBS NewsHour

Artists use synesthesia to expand their creative limits

Clip: 11/30/2022 | 6m 14s  | Video has closed captioning.

Imagine living in a world where music is not only heard but also seen. Where words have flavors, and colors have a smell. That is a reality for some people with the rare neurological condition synesthesia, and some artists are using it to expand their creative limits. Michelle San Miguel of Rhode Island PBS reports for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS."

Aired: 11/30/22

Rating: NR

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