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 Nele Azevedo’s “Minimum Monument” Has Massive Impact

Brazilian artist's melting people resonate across the globe
Posted on August 28, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Since 2005, Brazilian artist Nele Azevedo has been creating installation works in public spaces involving 20 centimeter tall human figures that are left to melt in the sun. These installations comprise the Minimum Monument project. While Azevedo began her exploration … Continue reading →

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Love Wrought in Living Stones

Taj Mahal: A monument to eternal love and loss
Posted on February 1, 2015 by Julie Gesin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Emperor Shah Jahan loved the Persian princess, Mumtaz Mahal, with such a passion that after her death, he expressed his grief by constructing a memorial so magnificent — it became one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Taj … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: Plant a Tree at a Memorial

Honor life and death with a living monument
Posted on November 15, 2014 by Julie Gesin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Week: Make the memory of your loved one live on while helping the Earth at the same time. Give young trees or tree seedlings to the attendees at the memorial so they can watch their trees growing … Continue reading →

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