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“The Death of Ivan Ilyich” by Leo Tolstoy
A 19th century novel reflects on timeless themes of life and death
Arguably one of the greatest writers of all time, Count Lev (Leo) Nikolayevich Tolstoy was born to a wealthy Russian family in 1828. His entire body of work, from the highly regarded novels “War and Peace” and “Anna Karenina” to his … Continue reading
Corpse Meditation: A Buddhist Practice
A cultural practice of looking at death in order to be reminded of life
It may sound macabre or unusual, but corpse mediation is real — and, in many parts of Thailand and some other parts of Southeast Asia, a fairly normal occurrence, specifically among Buddhist monks. It’s typical for monks to meditate while … Continue reading
Mike Egan’s Paintings Explore the Whimsical Side of Death
Fine arts grad and former embalmer Mike Egan's paintings playfully balance life and death
Mike Egan is definitely using all his professionally-acquired skills these days. Since graduating from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program in 2000, and then taking a detour through a career as an embalmer and funeral director, he … Continue reading
Duality: Beth Lipman’s Glass Still Life
An artist considers the duality of life and death through the medium of glass
Death and mortality have long been a focal point for artists. And it’s no wonder, since life and death are inherent, and an intrinsic part of being human. Installation artist Beth Lipman works in a medium well-suited for considering mortality: glass. … Continue reading
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Tagged Beth Lipman, Blown glass, Casket, Death, Duality, Funeral, Glass, Life, Life and Death, Mortality, The Norton Museum
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