Using the PechaKucha 20 images x 20 seconds format, local creatives and scholars give bite-sized presentations on a range of summer-inspired topics—from the history of swimwear to the design of urban greenspace and the astronomical origins of the phrase “the dog days of summer.”
Presentations include:
Astronomical meaning behind the phrase "Dog Days of Summer" by Sarah Twidal, Noble Planetarium Director, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
The De-evolution of the Summer Blockbuster by Chris Vognar, Culture Critic, The Dallas Morning News
A Tribute to Helios, an original poem inspired by the DMA's collection by Lauren Bagwell, poet
Urban Greenspace: Perot Museum of Nature and Science by Coy Talley, ASLA, Principal, Talley Associates
Mermaids and Mugshots: A True History of Modern Swimwear by Tracy Popken Springer, fashion designer
In the Good Ole Summertime by Alan Olson, Director of Collections & Exhibits, Dallas Historical Society