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Category Archives: Soulful Expressions
Arianne Clément Explores Senior Sexuality in “The Art of Aging”
Photographer undermines taboos around sensuality with black-and-white portraits
In her stunning black-and-white images of senior sexuality, Canadian photographer Arianne Clément has captured moments of intimacy where we, as a society, tend to least expect them: among the elderly. The photographs feature subjects age 70 or older kissing, holding … Continue reading
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Hyman Bloom’s “Matters of Life and Death:” An Unblinking Exploration of Death and Decay
A collection of the Jewish-American artists work is on display at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston is currently featuring an exhibition of 70 works by noted Jewish-American artist Hyman Bloom. The exhibit, which runs through Feb. 23, 2020, features 70 of Bloom’s most critically acclaimed works, including his controversial paintings … Continue reading
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“Eyes as Big as Plates” by Riitta Ikonen and Karoline Hjorth
Whimsical photographs inspired by Nordic folklore subvert aging stereotypes
For the past nine years, Finnish-Norwegian photographer duo Riitta Ikonen and Karoline Hjorth have been capturing seniors in mythological poses that reflect on their relationship to nature. The ongoing project, “Eyes as Big as Plates,” offers a stunning array of … Continue reading
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“The End: A Meditation on Death and Extinction,” by Judy Chicago
Judy Chicago's newest exhibition is an emotionally charged, graphically striking reflection on death and species extinction
Judy Chicago is an internationally renowned artist, educator, and feminist icon who has been active in the art community for more than five decades. She’s known primarily for epic feminist artwork and installation pieces examining the role of women in … Continue reading
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“The Same For Everyone” by Nathan Coley
The Scottish artist erected illuminated scaffolds across Denmark in 2017
Scottish contemporary artist Nathan Coley is known for placing large texts in public spaces, conveying all sorts of messages. In 2017 he erected 10 illuminated signs throughout central Denmark with the words “THE SAME FOR EVERYONE.” The signs were of … Continue reading
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“Untitled” (It’s Just a Matter of Time) by Felix Gonzalez-Torres
This simple yet timeless art installation made its first appearance in 1992 at the exhibit "Gegendarstellung: Ethics/Aesthetics in Times of AIDS."
Felix Gonzalez-Torres was a Cuban-born artist, educator, and activist most known for his work in the late 1980s until his death in 1996. Gonzalez-Torres often used his art in conjunction with social and political causes of the time, with a … Continue reading
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