Category Archives: Soulful Expressions

In Memoriam of 9/11: New Jersey’s Teardrop Sculpture

The controversial 9/11 memorial by Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli

In 2006, Bayonne, New Jersey was gifted a monument in memoriam of 9/11 by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Known as “The Teardrop Monument,” or the “Tear Of Grief,” the towering sculpture was gifted to the US after it’s completion by … Continue reading

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Artist Dario Robleto: Heaven is Being a Memory to Others

Contemporary Artist Dario Robleto explores the relationship between death and memory

The 2008 Frye Art Museum exhibit, Heaven is Being a Memory to Others, provided a space for artists to present pieces about death, life and memory in conversation – particularly artists like Dario Robleto. The show was described as having … Continue reading

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In Memoriam: Photo Series Remembers the 2013 Boston Marathon Deaths

Photographer Robert X. Fogarty celebrates the lives of those lost during the 2013 Boston Marathon

The 118th Boston Marathon will take place this coming Monday, April 21st, and will mark a spirited return of many who were injured in the 2013 attacks. Indeed, the Boston Marathon bombings continue not only to resonate with those involved … Continue reading

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Reflections on Life & Death in Auguste Rodin’s “Cathedral”

What the French sculpture says about life, death, and the relationship between our humanity and spirituality

French sculptor Auguste Rodin (12 November 1840 – 17 November 1917) had an ability to explore profound, spiritual themes through ostensibly simple forms – in this case, a pair of two hands. Rodin’s “Cathedral” or “Cathedral Hands” (1908) looks at … Continue reading

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A Community of Cremation Vessels: Cloud of Stars by Zhufei Zhufei

Chinese architecture blends technology with tradition in this columbarium

Today, social media technologies pervade our culture, setting the tone for the way we choose to experience life. So why not tailor technology to accommodate the ways we choose to experience death? Design for Death finalist Zhufei Zhufei is one … Continue reading

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Friedhof for All: Austria’s Modern Islamic Cemetery

Bernardo Bader Architects integrates traditional Islamic motifs that speak to life and death in their cemetery design

Though Islam may not be one of the most predominant religions in Austria, the presence of the Muslim community holds a special cultural presence in the country. In 2012, a striking Islamischer Friedhof (Islamic cemetery) came to life through the … Continue reading

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