Everyone cares about Alzheimer’s Disease.
We understand it.
Brookdale Sarasota Midtown is pleased to announce the
upcoming opening of the Clare Bridge Crossings program.
Specifi cally developed to help persons with early-stage
dementia, this program builds on the growing body of
research on aging that shows well-designed programs can
help sustain mental functions often impacted in the early to
early-middle stages of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
Every Thursday in March | 4:30 p.m.
Join us for a sneak peek tour.
To RSVP, call (941) 954-1911 today.
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on the town
With regard to how we present African
Americans and women in advertising,
have we come a long way in presenting
them in a more positive light?
I think we have. Obviously part of the
exhibition is looking at the changes
through time. Our consumer culture
and advertising reflect our social values
to a certain extent. But we do see the
stereotypes pop up from time to time and
we continue to see the objectification of
women in ads. On one hand we see our
consumer and popular culture reflects
our changing values and sensitivity to
these issues, and then we see these
practices continue to arise.
What is next for you?
We’re always working a year or two
ahead. The next show is going to
be something really different – an
installation in which there’s going to be
an interactive drum environment with
lights and sound. I’m not working on that
directly, but that will be next.
How do you know you when something
is right with regard to selecting and
realizing an exhibit?
As curators, we have to trust in our
judgement. Part of the job is to be looking
out for trends and what’s going on in the
art world, especially for contemporary
curators. We also try to give broad
programming to our audiences. But I
don’t know if there is ever a time when
you feel like this is a success or not. I’m
really happy with this show at this stage,
where everything is and how it’s being
presented, and I feel really good about it.
That’s because of our incredible staff and
our great designer. I encourage everyone
to come and see Hank Willis Thomas,
who is not only an incredible artist but a
great and captivating speaker.
HANK WILLIS THOMAS
BRANDED/UNBRANDED EXHIBITION
RUNS THROUGH JUNE 10TH
For more information on the exhibit,
visit ringling.org or call 941.358.3180
Conversation With Hank Willis Thomas
MARCH 22, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $5 | Free for Members Bringing New Life to Senior Living®
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