In this twelfth edition of the program "Reminiscences: Art and Culture Against Alzheimer's," music will play a central role in the artistic experience we offer to participants.

In this year dedicated to exploring the connections between art and memory, we have carefully selected works that not only capture the essence of art itself, but are also enriched by the magic and influence of music. The choice to incorporate music in this edition is based on the growing understanding of how sensory experiences, particularly music, can trigger memories and emotions in those affected by Alzheimer's.

The combination of visual expressiveness and the powerful influence of music will provide us with a unique opportunity to stimulate memory and foster emotional connection.

Throughout this edition, we will guide participants on a journey in which visual and musical harmony merge, providing a space in which creativity and memory intertwine in a meaningful way. This approach aims not only to offer artistic stimulation but also to contribute to the emotional and cognitive well-being of those who participate in the "Reminiscences" program.

The selection of specific works for this edition has been carefully designed considering the relationship between visual art and music. For example, the connection between music and surrealist poetry will be explored in the context of Joan Miró's work, with outstanding composers such as Erik Satie, Edgar Varèse, Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, all of whom were favorites of the artist. Likewise, we will immerse ourselves in the rhythm present in Astor Piazzolla's Argentine tango to understand the influence on Julio Le Parc's work.

The creation of Rafel Canogar will offer us the opportunity to explore post-war music in Spain, reflecting the tensions and restrictions of the era, marked by the cultural and political repression of the Franco regime. The work of Rogelio López Cuenca will transport us to the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s through advertisements, highlighting the connection between art and the culture of the time. Miquel Barceló, for his part, has a close relationship with jazz and African music, both of which have marked influence on his artistic production. Finally, the work of Soledad Sevilla will invite us to explore the fusion of music and geometric abstraction, skillfully guiding us through the musical piece "Recuerdos de la Alhambra," performed by composer and guitarist Narciso Yepes.

In this thirteenth edition of the program "Reminiscences: Art and Culture Against Alzheimer's," music once again occupies a prominent place, becoming the central axis of the artistic experience offered to participants. This year, dedicated to deepening the connections between art, memory, and emotions, presents a selection of works that not only reflect the essence of art, but are also enriched and transformed by the magic of music.

The decision to integrate music in this edition responds to the growing recognition of its capacity to evoke memories and awaken emotions in people with Alzheimer's. Sensory experiences, especially musical ones, have proven to be powerful tools for stimulating memory and fostering emotional connections. This year, we seek to maximize that unique relationship between visual expressiveness and the emotional impact of music, offering an enriching and meaningful experience.

During this edition, we will accompany participants on a journey where visual arts and music intertwine to create a space full of creativity, sensory stimuli, and connections with their inner world. This approach not only seeks to awaken their artistic interest, but also to provide concrete benefits to their emotional and cognitive well-being, in line with the fundamental objectives of "Reminiscences." The selection of works for this year has been meticulously designed to highlight the relationship between the visual and the sonic.

Each piece chosen has been conceived as a bridge between these two disciplines, with the purpose of enriching the sensory experience of participants and, at the same time, fostering the activation of their memories.

Reminiscences. Art and Culture Against Alzheimer's was born in 2012 as a pioneering project in the Valencian Community, with the idea of turning the MACA into a space where people with Alzheimer's and their companions could embark on a journey through art and culture, rediscovering their imagination and creative potential. The aim is to involve Alzheimer's patients and their companions in a journey through art and culture, rediscovering their imagination and creative potential.

The visits tour the permanent collections exhibition and are carefully designed for enjoyment and understanding, as well as to encourage reactions, reflections, conversations, or activities around art and artists, but also around the sensations and emotions they may provoke. Furthermore, this project documents the evolution and impact the program has on participants and a subsequent evaluation of its effectiveness.

The sessions are structured with a visit to the MACA that tours either the permanent collections exhibition: specific works, itineraries around a theme, artistic fields or trends, singular artists, etc., or tours the temporary exhibitions. The sessions are designed like the in-person ones for enjoyment and understanding, to encourage reactions, reflections, conversations, or activities around art and artists. Likewise, these sessions are accompanied by a creative activity where what has been worked on is recalled and activated, triggering reminiscence.

Art education project that arises from the need to bring art and the museum to schools in a way adapted to the specific needs of the participants.

The main objective of this project is to bring the human face in art closer to students through activities that contribute to the general cognitive development of students, focusing especially on the sensory aspect so that students can develop personal balance in relation to feelings and emotions. Furthermore, it seeks to teach them that the world is full of different people, each with a unique face, which makes each person special.

In [R] PORTRAIT], we will explore the history of portraits in art from its beginnings to the present day, through the observation and exploration of different works from the MACA's permanent collections.

This second edition of [R] PORTRAIT» is being developed in the Hospital Pedagogy Unit of the Hospital classroom at the General Hospital of Alicante. During 7 sessions we will carry out different activities based on 20th and 21st century art, specifically in the portrait genre, since the MACA's works will allow us to promote the development of students' creative thinking through very simple, fun and enriching activities.

Collaborates: Provincial Council of Alicante

Art education project that arises from the need to bring art and the museum closer to schools in a way adapted to the specific needs of the participants.

The main objective of this project is to bring the human face in art closer through activities that contribute to the general cognitive development of students, focusing especially on the sensory aspect so that students can develop personal balance in relation to feelings and emotions. Furthermore, it seeks to teach them that the world is full of different people, each with a unique face, which makes each person special.

In [R] PORTRAIT], we will explore the history of portraits in art from its beginnings to the present day, through the observation and exploration of different works from the MACA's permanent collections.

The first edition of "(R) PORTRAIT" was developed in the Special Education Units of CEIP Azorín and IES Gaia in San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante). During 9 sessions, various activities were carried out that addressed different aspects of art, such as approaching the works, researching portraits and the characters that star in them, and the artistic expression of the students.

And as a final touch, we say goodbye in the best way we understand to disseminate and make visible: an exhibition!.

An art education project that arises from the need to promote effective integration and real accessibility of all to art and culture. It is about taking the Museum outside the museum and through the genre of artistic portraiture and through the application of a multisensory methodology to stimulate students through art. Based on a selection of portraits, we will work on visual, auditory, haptic, olfactory and gustatory stimulation, giving students the freedom to explore, discover, create and enjoy art.

The main objective of this project is to bring the human face in art closer to students through activities that contribute to the general cognitive development of students, focusing especially on the sensory aspect so that students can develop personal balance in relation to feelings and emotions. Furthermore, it seeks to teach them that the world is full of different people, each with a unique face, which makes each person special.

In [R] PORTRAIT], we will trace the history of portraits in art from its beginnings to the present day, through the observation and exploration of different works from the permanent collections of MACA.

In summary, this project is based on art history, specifically on the genre of portraiture, using works of art as tools to foster creative thinking in students through simple, fun and enriching activities. Furthermore, contact with artistic images will provide them with an approach to artistic and visual language, a linguistic perspective that will accompany them throughout their lives.

This proposal invites participants to explore the 20th Century Art Collection, where they will discover stories, characters, and places connected with the artworks. The different materials and techniques that artists employed in their creations will be explored, with the aim of having the works serve as a starting point for establishing connections with the interests and daily lives of the participants.

As part of the experience, an artistic workshop called "The Inner Chaos" is offered, which provides the opportunity to experiment with the materials and techniques explored during the tour. This workshop is designed to foster creativity and personal expression, allowing each participant to create their own artwork inspired by the collection. In addition to developing artistic skills, the workshop seeks to strengthen self-confidence and promote the integration of participants, respecting and valuing the diversity of their abilities and perspectives. Through the informalist technique, participants will explore their creativity by creating a work that reflects their emotions and personal stories, working with textures, colors, and abstract forms to express ideas and feelings in a free and spontaneous manner.

SUMMER IN HARLEM

During this summer, the museum has opened its doors to a unique experience of learning, creation, and reflection around African American art, within the framework of the exhibition dedicated to the renowned artist Kara Walker. This summer school has had as its central axis the fundamental contributions of African American visual artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, whose work has profoundly transformed the landscape of contemporary art.

The figure of Kara Walker, with her provocative silhouettes that dialogue with the legacy of slavery and racial stereotypes, has been the starting point for a journey through the work of artists such as Mickalene Thomas and Lorna Simpson. Through their portraits, collages, and visual narratives, these artists have offered us a window into the complexity and richness of the African American experience.

This program has also been proposed as a space for critical analysis, where the connections between Kara Walker's work and historical movements such as the Harlem Renaissance have allowed us to explore how art can be a means of denunciation, resistance, and social transformation. Both Walker and the artists of that renaissance share the will to address the past from a critical perspective, in order to imagine a more just and inclusive future.

-Week 1: from June 30 to July 4. Artists: Aaron Douglas, Faith Ringgold, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Lorna Simpson,

-Week 2: from July 7 to 11. Artists: Alma Thomas, Mickalene Thomas, Simone Leigh, Romare Bearden, Deborah Roberts,

-Week 3: from July 14 to 18. Artists: Hank Willis Thomas, Howardena Pindell, Louis Mailou Jones, Jacob Lawrence,

-Week 4: from July 21 to 24. Artists: Ellen Gallagher, Dindga McCannon, Dindga McCannon, Kara Walker.

The 2024 summer school edition focused on exploring in depth the contemporary artists present in the MACA collections. They are established creators whose names are part of the history of contemporary art. This approach made it possible to discover multiple perspectives, especially from a gender perspective, with special attention to those artists who have worked with textiles, highlighting the richness and relevance of textile art.

The works we had the opportunity to discover reflect a deep commitment to art, thought, and aesthetic reflection. Through various formal and visual investigations, they offer a critical and sensitive analysis of the reality surrounding us.

During the four weeks of the program, we explored the diversity of contemporary artistic practice, represented in a wide variety of media: drawing, sculpture, painting, graphic work, photography, installation, artist's book, and video.

Furthermore, as a cross-cutting theme, we worked with the figure of Eusebio Sempere, an undisputed reference at MACA both for his work and his life trajectory. Each week we delved into his creative universe through different techniques, with special emphasis on screen printing, a discipline in which he was a pioneer and key figure in Spain. Inspired by this artist, school participants printed their own t-shirt with this year's motto, turning the experience into an exercise in practical learning and direct connection with the artistic tradition that Sempere represents.

WEEK 1: July 1-5: Artists: Eduardo Chillida, Teresa Lanceta, Eduardo Arroyo, Sonia Delaunay

WEEK 2: July 8-12. Artists: Joan Miró, Anni Albers and Paul Klee

WEEK 3: July 15-19. Artists: Hilma Af Klint, Judit Scoot, Jean Arp

WEEK 4: July 22-26. Artists: Yayoi Kusama, Juana Francés, José Guerrero.

you will not forget your firstREVOLUTION at MACA

The 2023 summer school focused on getting to know in depth the contemporary artists present in the Moving Forward looking back exhibition, inaugurated on June 16 until October 15, 2023 at MACA. An exhibition that was born from the Contemporary Art Collection of Michael Jenkins and Javier Romero and which, in an extremely generous manner, they donated to the Museum in 2021.

The exhibition was made up of established artists whose names are part of the history of contemporary art alongside other younger artists who have served as references, from different nationalities, races and geographies, who coexist in a normalized way, giving the exhibition great variety and multiple points of view.

The works that we had the opportunity to know are born from a deep commitment to art, to thought and aesthetic reflections and which, from very different formal and visual investigations, offer an analysis of the surrounding reality.

During the 4 weeks we approached the diversity of the practice of modern and contemporary artists represented in a wide variety of artistic media including: drawings, sculpture, painting, graphic work, photography, installation, artist's book and video.

-Week 1: July 3 to 7. July. ARTISTS: Kara Walker, Kribi Heral, Carmen Herrera, Sol Lewitt.

-Week 2: July 10 to 14. ARTISTS: Bruce Nauman, Josef Albers, Óscar Muñoz.

-Week 3: July 17 to 21. ARTISTS: Arturo Herrera, Graciela Yturbide, Richard Serra, Yves Klein.

-Week 4: July 24 to 28. ARTISTS: Cecilia Vicuña, Ellen Gallagher, Vik Muniz, Andy Warhol, Kara Walker.