Santiago Ramón y Cajal Art Exhibit in NYC

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The forum discussion centers on the Santiago Ramón y Cajal art exhibit in New York City, highlighting a review from the New York Times that praises Cajal's drawings for their ability to inspire awe among art enthusiasts. Cajal, a renowned neurobiologist, shared the Nobel Prize with Camillo Golgi for their contributions to neuroscience, specifically the Golgi technique. The discussion emphasizes the significance of Cajal's autobiography and the historical rivalry between Cajal and Golgi, suggesting that Cajal's work is both artistically and scientifically valuable.

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  • Understanding of neuroscience history, particularly the contributions of Santiago Ramón y Cajal and Camillo Golgi.
  • Familiarity with the Golgi technique in neuroanatomy.
  • Knowledge of art critique and appreciation, particularly in the context of scientific illustrations.
  • Access to academic resources for exploring Cajal's autobiography.
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  • Research the Golgi technique and its impact on neurobiology.
  • Explore Santiago Ramón y Cajal's autobiography for insights into his life and work.
  • Investigate the relationship between art and science in historical contexts.
  • Visit the Santiago Ramón y Cajal art exhibit in NYC for firsthand experience of his drawings.
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Art enthusiasts, neuroscience students, historians of science, and anyone interested in the intersection of art and scientific discovery will benefit from this discussion.

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Here is a NY Times review of the drawings of one of my favorite neurobiologists, Santiago Ramón y Cajal.
If I lived nearby New York, I would go and see it.

My favorite line from the review:
"The drawings will elicit stupefied awe from art enthusiasts, who use their brains without knowing how they work".

He was quite interesting and his autobiography is worth reading (some university libraries may have it).
He and Golgi got Nobel prizes at the same time. Golgi for developing the Golgi technique, Cajal for his use of it. They had a strong dislike for each other.
 
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It would be neat to have a framed copy of one of those!
 
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