Culture

When you hear that someone has been selected to be the inaugural artist at the new Lisson Gallery in New York City, or that her work will be the subject of a retrospective at the prestigious Whitney Museum in the Fall of 2016, you generally don’t think of a diminutive…

94 year old style icon Iris Apfel has a distinct look and bold point of view when it comes to fashion. Perhaps you’ve seen her in Albert Maysles’s documentary Iris, or viewed her fashion choices in society photographs. One of her latest projects, however, has a more serious purpose. Iris…

Travel these days can be a hassle- going through security lines, looking for cheap airfares, penalties for excess baggage. But what about the emotional baggage that accompanies travel with your aging relatives? Is there a way to create a joyful experience despite potential friction or physical limitations? Blogger Valerie Grubb…

When Dr. Alex Rotas retired from her academic career, she picked up a camera and very quickly moved on to her next career: photographer of “master” aging athletes and slayer of aging stereotypes. With her lens trained on older athletes competing in all types of athletic endeavors, Alex Rotas has…

When Dr. Alex Rotas retired from her academic career, she picked up a camera and very quickly moved on to her next career: photographer of “master” aging athletes and slayer of aging stereotypes. With her lens trained on older athletes competing in all types of athletic endeavors, Alex Rotas has…

For many, retirement means having more time to finally explore a life-long passion.  For a lucky few, that kind of passion is a primary focus throughout life.  Henri-Louis De La Grange is one of those lucky few. His devotion to Gustav Mahler, both his life and music, has led La…