Category Archives: Soulful Expressions

Many cemeteries have a heavy, oppressive atmosphere — and the architects of Huong An Vien Visiting Center wanted to build something different. To design a more tranquil space, they created structures of bamboo and other natural materials, set against the … Continue reading →

As the holidays draw near and COVID-19 cases spike across the country, many cities are transitioning from Christmas tree-lighting ceremonies and other pedestrian activities to drive-through displays. Others are taking the opportunity to create light memorials that honor the more … Continue reading →

Anila Quayyum Agha is best known for her large, laser-cut installations that manipulate light to creative immersive, contemplative environments. Her expansive piece, “All the Flowers Are for Me,” was first shown at the Cincinnati Art Museum in 2017 and awarded … Continue reading →

At first glance, the portraits in Adrian Brandon’s “Stolen” appear to be works in progress. His detailed pencil sketches depict faces young and old, smiling and somber, with small splashes of color that make it seem as though the artist … Continue reading →

Adjacent to a lush forest and the Sognsvann Creek, the Friluftssykehuset (Outdoor Care Retreat) was built just 100 meters from Norway’s largest hospital — Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet. Originally developed in collaboration with the Department of Psychosomatics and CL-Child Psychiatry … Continue reading →

Since the coronavirus outbreak, we live in altered landscapes. Skies have cleared; highways are quiet. Stages and stadiums lie eerily vacant, and on a walk through your local downtown, you’re likely to be faced with dark windows and empty streets. … Continue reading →