art

Do you take pictures to remember?

Posted on 03/6/2012 by Ian Cunningham | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Personal HealthTwo recent photography essays have delved deeply into that most ephemeral yet integral part of ourselves: our memories. One of these, from the clever vision of Tom Hussey, is a moving set of portraits of people reguarding their youngselves in their reflection. As an essay, it hits deeply at something we do everyday. It also allows us to discuss with ourselves how we look at ourselves in the mirror. Each reflected image incorporates an element of the person as they …

Calling All Artists!

Posted on 04/6/2011 by Jen Martin | Volunteering | Comments

Your LifeAre you an artist? Do you create beautiful paintings in pastel, oil, acrylic, or watercolor? Well you’re invited to enter this year’s AARP Foundation Calendar Contest. The 2012 theme is “Life Without Boundaries.” The original paintings highlighted will show that life doesn’t stop when you get older, rather, opportunities for exploration and freedom become even sweeter thanks to the accumulated years of wisdom, experience, and confidence. Artists are requested to submit one image; submission suggestions could include taking a once-in-a-lifetime trip to an …