Join us for an Artist Reception Presenting Nan Dickson's Cold Storage.
March 21, 2012
March 21, 2012
Alzheimer's Association
Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter
2242 West Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
Reception: 5 - 7:30 p.m.
2242 West Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
Reception:
About the Exhibit: Cold Storage
The grocery list, a vacation brochure, photos of family and friends, an A paper, a child's artwork—if a magnet can hold it, it may appear on the refrigerator door, to be seen dozens of times a day as part of the family gallery. While the inside of the refrigerator stores food, the outside holds nourishment for memories and celebrations. But what if . . . ? What if someone who was expecting to contribute new achievements to the collection can no longer remember how? “Cold Storage” captures moments in the lives of people facing the unexpected losses and opportunities that come with younger-onset Alzheimer’s.
About the Artist
Nan Dickson is a fourth generation Texan educated at universities in Tennessee and Texas. Her photographic career began in 1979 and led to years of continuing involvement and interest in photojournalism. The training she received from David Clanton and Don Rutledge, a photographer with Black Star, had early and lasting impact. She combines a trained eye with technical skills, experience in public relations, and growing knowledge of people and life. She exhibits her black-and-white photography at various locations in Texas and Colorado and has a new interest in iPhone photography.
Foto Fest Photography Exhibit Open March 21-May 7
Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Click here for the Cold Storage press release.
Join us at the Festival of New Spanish Cinema for a special screening of Bicycle, Spoon, Apple.
January, 27 2012
Rice Cinema
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX
Reception: 6 p.m.
Film: 6:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion: 8:30 p.m.
As both the former mayor of Barcelona and former president of Catalonia, Pasqual Maragall has been a popular leader for the people of Spain. In 2007, this charismatic public figure was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Bicycle, Spoon, Apple is an up-close and personal account of his decision to go public with this revelation, of his steadfast determination to beat the disease, and of the strength and support of his family (including his optimistic wife Diana Garrigosa) during his struggle to fight it. Following Maragall for two years, director Carles Bosch (who helmed the Oscar®-nominated documentary film Balseros) creates an intimate portrait of the man and his family, expanding his focus to doctors and scientists for a more complete picture of Alzheimer’s, its myths, and the current state of research. The title comes from three words used to test patients’ memories, and is used in one of the more affecting scenes in which we see the stoic Maragall crumble ever so slightly when he can’t recall them. By bringing us so deep into the life of an Alzheimer’s sufferer, Bosch demystifies the disease—resulting in a documentary that’s sure to leave viewers forever changed. The film is in Spanish and Catalan with English subtitles.
The Alzheimer's Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter will host a reception prior to the film. Dr. Gustavo Roman, The Jack S. Blanton Distinguished Endowed Chair; Director, Nantz National Alzheimer Center at the Methodist Neurological Institute, and caregiver Connie Assiff will lead a panel discussion directly after the film.
Rice University students, faculty members and staff: Free
General admission: $6
Students (from other universities), Seniors, and members of “La Casa de España”: $5
January, 27 2012
Rice Cinema
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX
Reception: 6 p.m.
Film: 6:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion: 8:30 p.m.
As both the former mayor of Barcelona and former president of Catalonia, Pasqual Maragall has been a popular leader for the people of Spain. In 2007, this charismatic public figure was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Bicycle, Spoon, Apple is an up-close and personal account of his decision to go public with this revelation, of his steadfast determination to beat the disease, and of the strength and support of his family (including his optimistic wife Diana Garrigosa) during his struggle to fight it. Following Maragall for two years, director Carles Bosch (who helmed the Oscar®-nominated documentary film Balseros) creates an intimate portrait of the man and his family, expanding his focus to doctors and scientists for a more complete picture of Alzheimer’s, its myths, and the current state of research. The title comes from three words used to test patients’ memories, and is used in one of the more affecting scenes in which we see the stoic Maragall crumble ever so slightly when he can’t recall them. By bringing us so deep into the life of an Alzheimer’s sufferer, Bosch demystifies the disease—resulting in a documentary that’s sure to leave viewers forever changed. The film is in Spanish and Catalan with English subtitles.
The Alzheimer's Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter will host a reception prior to the film. Dr. Gustavo Roman, The Jack S. Blanton Distinguished Endowed Chair; Director, Nantz National Alzheimer Center at the Methodist Neurological Institute, and caregiver Connie Assiff will lead a panel discussion directly after the film.
Rice University students, faculty members and staff: Free
General admission: $6
Students (from other universities), Seniors, and members of “La Casa de España”: $5
