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The Tragic Death of Nex Benedict:
Controversy surrounds the death of a young, nonbinary Indigenous student in Oklahoma -
“Anxiety and Hope in Japanese Art,” on Display at the Met:
An exploration of Japanese art around death, suffering and hope -
A Good Attitude Might Just be the Key to a Longer Life:
Studies show that optimism may actually extend the human lifespan
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Tag Archives: Mourning Clothes
Our Weekly Tip: Express Your Grief Through Clothing
Modern mourning clothes serve as walking memorials for your loved ones
Our Tip of the Week: Western society used to have strict rules in place for funeral and memorial attire, with Victorian widows wearing elaborate crepe gowns for months, even years, after their husbands’ deaths. But over the past century, it’s rare … Continue reading
Artist Wears Her Dead Mother’s Clothes in Self Portrait Series
Artist Karolina Jonderko processes her mother's death in touching self-portaits
What does one do with the abundant daily materials that a loved one leaves after they pass — the clothes, kitchenware, trinkets, and the like? Artist Karolina Jonderko found herself in such a situation after the death of her mother in … Continue reading
A Show of Mourning Dresses From the Past
We mourn in our own ways by not even thinking about such attire
When I came across a past installation at The Metropolitan Museum, entitled “Death Becomes Her,” I was astounded by the elaborate dresses – gowns practically! – that mourning widows (from 1815 to 1915) would wear following the death of their beloveds. … Continue reading
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