Like many others who have thrived in later life, Apfel’s life dispels agist myths and stereotypes that are prevalent in today’s culture and media. Namely, that age and competency are intrinsically linked when, in fact, they are not. Appropriately titled “Rara Avis: The Irreverent Iris Apfel,” the curation acknowledged Apfel as a rare bird whose unique style never followed tradition. At 93, she starred in her documentary, Iris, where she shared that she never meant to become famous.“It just kind of happened.”At 96, she published her book, Iris Apfel: Accidental Icon. So, how many Iris Apfels does it take to dispel the agist myths that age and capacity are intrinsically linked?

Source: Forbes March 03, 2024 08:40 UTC