ROM Release: House Calls with my Camera: Social Documentary Portraits by Dr. Mark Nowaczynski

House Calls with my Camera: Social Documentary Portraits by Dr. Mark Nowaczynski

Powerful photos of seniors on display at the ROM

(Toronto, Ontario –April 28, 2010)  The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) presents House Calls with my Camera, a poignant series of photo essays capturing the lives of the patients of Toronto physician Dr. Mark Nowaczynski. The 36 powerful photos taken by Dr. Nowacyznski, many of which are on display for the first time, document the hidden world of his house-bound patients, revealing the startling lack of medical and supportive home care services of this vulnerable population. House Calls with my Camera will be on display on Level 2 in the Hilary and Galen Weston Wing from May 15 to October 11, 2010.

“Dr. Mark Nowaczynski’s work follows a long line of photo documentarians – individuals gifted with the ability to wed their exceptional artistic talent with strong social convictions. The ROM is delighted to display the work of Dr. Nowaczynski, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the beauty of his stirring photography, while considering the harsh realities of our aging population,” said William Thorsell, ROM Director and CEO.

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For the full Press Release please see attached PDF or click:

http://www.rom.on.ca/news/releases/public.php?mediakey=wyau2s01zp

For more information, please contact:

Anne Marie Todaro, ROM Publicist:  416.586.5558; e-mail: amtodaro@rom.on.ca

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