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A mother and son's photographic journey

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January 19, 2019

Tony Luciani: A mother and son's photographic journey

13:32 minutes · Filmed May 2018 · Posted Jan 2019 · TEDxCambridge

Artist Tony Luciani was testing out a new camera when his 93-year-old mother, Elia, snuck into the background of his photos. The spontaneous images that resulted sparked a years-long collaboration, with Luciani documenting his mom's life and spirit as she lived with dementia. In this touching talk, he shares the stories behind some of their favorite shots, capturing the joy and grief of caring for an aging parent.

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FROM the comments ... 

Tears pour down my face. A beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman from an adoring son. What love so wonderfully expressed. Thank you.”

Commenter: Gilly Baillie
Talk: Tony Luciani
A mother and son's photographic journey through dementia

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