Ashley Mask invited me to observe the Mindful Connections Program at The Rubin Museum of Art.
As soon as i entered the museum i recognised TI - an Alzheimer's Participants who i have met at three program's since i have been in New York. He is unbelievable and recognises good Art work when he sees it - whether hes at MOMA, in a choir or at The Rubin he can understand the artists emotions and what they hope to portray - its amazing. So it was a pleasure being reunited with him at The Rubin...
The Mindful Connections program was run similarly to Meet Me at MOMA and other gallery access programs that i have worked within - the only difference was the collection and smaller groups. 8 partipants and their caregivers arrived but were split into two groups. This was great and engaged the group more so - the main focus of the group were the participants and what they felt about the Himalyan Art Pieces. It ran for one hour and a half but could have easily carried on. I felt engagement was high due to more questions needing to be asked to understand Himalyan Art.
