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Tag Archives: Conversations about death
How Does Social Media Affect the Way We Grieve?
Facebook, twitter and blogs become accepted forums for death and grief
A recent New York Times article, “An Online Generation Redefines Mourning”, opens with the story of a twenty-something who requested a picture of his mother sent through text message. That way, he wouldn’t have to identify her remains in person. … Continue reading
Performance Artists on Mortality: “Edge” and “Near Death”
Performance artists Marilyn Arsem and Vela Phelan explore the space between life and death in their work
On April 21, 2013, a group of performance artists gathered in Boston for “Near Death,” an experience built around the notion that “Life is as much a part of near death as death itself.” Performance art offers a unique opportunity to make use of space, … Continue reading
