During BrainHealth Week 2025, Neuroscapes: Mapping the Mind Through Photography featuredselect works from Dallas-based photographers, shown in an interactive exhibit and dynamic panel discussion exploring the profound intersection between art and brain health.
This unforgettable evening celebrated culture, community and creativity – through meaningful dialogue, local thought leaders shared how the arts have helped them enhance brain performance.
Enjoy this collection of thought-provoking digital photographs from Dallas-based photographers Keith Vinson, Giraud Polite, PhD, and Johnson Price.
Artists and Panel
Bringing Together Research, Academic Insight and Lived Experience
A Closer Look at Art and Brain Health
Pausing to engage with the world is one of our most essential brain functions, shaping how we manage stress, experience joy, connect with others and hone our concentration skills. Taking time to focus on works of art helps us practice seeing the world in new ways.
"We didn't learn how to listen in school, and we certainly didn't learn how to observe – and yet 80% of the information you gain is through observation."
— Bonnie Pitman, Director of Brain-Art Innovations
Empower proactive brain fitness with takeaways and videos from BrainHealth Week 2025, including riveting talks on women's brain health and optimizing performance.
In the above 3-minute video, Bonnie Pitman, former director of the Dallas Museum of Art, reveals how practices that motivate close observation and creative thinking shape brain health and help preserve memories..