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“Songbird” by Fleetwood Mac:
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Category Archives: Soulful Expressions
Zachari Logan: Remembrance
An art exhibition reflecting on the healing potential of grief
The power of loss is a featured theme in a unique art exhibition, entitled “Zachari Logan: Remembrance.” The varied display of human drawings, decaying flowers and other artistic life-cycle representations was organized by the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. … Continue reading
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Hyakutukiin in Shumyo Temple by Love Architecture
A sacred burial nexus of Japanese culture
The fusion of Japanese burial traditions and modern city space is captured in the creative design behind Hyakutukiin in Shumyo Temple by Love Architecture. The design features a large-scale ossuary; an indoor chamber used to store bones of the dead. … Continue reading
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“Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope”
The world’s first exhibit on cancer highlights the past, the progress and the personal
This month, the Science Museum at London wraps up their innovative program, “Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope.” Part art exhibit, part history museum, part narrative storytelling, this showcase marks one of the first major exhibits on cancer in recent … Continue reading
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Still Parents: Life after Baby Loss
The Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester presents life for parents of stillborn babies
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness month, where we recognize the tens of thousands of families across the U.S. who have lost a child during pregnancy or right after birth. The grief of these parents is often overlooked and … Continue reading
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Artists Inspired by the Death of Queen Elizabeth
Around the globe, people are sharing artwork that honors the monarch’s life and death
Queen Elizabeth II’s lavish funeral has resulted in an incredible array of stunning photographs. The monarch’s passing has also inspired individual artists to imagine her afterlife in color, create public art and share sketches on social media — several of … Continue reading
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“The Artists’ Grief Deck” Explores Love and Loss
Beautiful artistry offers a means of connection for those who are grieving
While an abundance of card decks have been designed to divine the future, transmit messages from oracles, or offer inspiration, fewer have been devoted to processing grief. Fortunately, a slew of artists and caregivers have collaborated to create “The Artists’ Grief … Continue reading
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