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“The Death of Ivan Ilyich” by Leo Tolstoy
A 19th century novel reflects on timeless themes of life and death
Arguably one of the greatest writers of all time, Count Lev (Leo) Nikolayevich Tolstoy was born to a wealthy Russian family in 1828. His entire body of work, from the highly regarded novels “War and Peace” and “Anna Karenina” to his … Continue reading
Vladimir Yakovlev’s “The Age of Happiness” Shows Seniors in a Whole New Light
A Russian journalist's photo series shows a side of aging we rarely see
In our youth-obsessed culture, negative stereotypes of aging people are everywhere. Conjure up an image of an elderly person and what do you see? A stooped old man with a walker, perhaps? A frail, gray-haired woman being tended to in … Continue reading
The Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project
Michael Colanero’s digital art helps breast cancer survivors heal
Since 2009, digital artist and photographer Michael Colanero has been working with breast cancer survivors on a project that transforms their physical and emotional scars through body art. With the help of body painters Keegan Hitchcock and Georgette Pressler, Colanero converts his digital designs … Continue reading
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Tagged "Ribbon in the Sky", "Warrior", Art, BCABPP, breast cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project, Breast cancer survivors, Cancer, Conditions and Diseases, Death and Dying, Death and Dying Art, Georgette Pressler, Michael Colanero, SevenPonds, Soulful Expressions, UNCOMMON gallery
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Inuk Woman Wins National Award for Memorial Quilt
Memorial quilt depicts strength in times of hardship
Veronica Puskas, who grew up in Nunavut’s Kivalliq region, won Quilt Canada’s 2014 prize for Excellence in Work by a first-time exhibitor. Her award-winning artwork “Pillars of Strength” is based on a photograph that depicts two figures — her mother … Continue reading
Grief Point: Dancing in the Abyss
Evocative contemporary dance piece expresses the confusion of grief
“Grief Point,” an award-winning solo contemporary dance choreographed by Sidra Bell and performed by Moo Kim, invites viewers into a universal aspect of grief that is often considered a private experience in the Western world. “Grief Point” is based on Loscil’s … Continue reading
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Tagged A Grief Observed, Art, dance, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Grief Point, Loscil, Moo Kim, Sidra Bell
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