Tag Archives: Crematory

Photographer Finds Beauty in Forgotten Cremation Vessels

David Maisel draws together beauty and ethics in his collection featuring the controversial canisters of Oregon State Hospital

The majority of photographer David Maisel‘s work focuses on environmentally-impacted sites, which comprise a multi-chaptered series called Black Maps. His most recent collection, Library of Dust, looks at an intersection of aesthetics and ethics, displaying the simple beauty of death … Continue reading

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The Temple of Cremation in Parma Italy

This modern crematory draws on local traditional designs to honor the memories of a culture and the people who have died

Erected last year north of the Valera Cemetery in Parma, Italy, The Temple of Cremation designed by Paolo Zermani draws inspiration from Greco-Roman design and local traditions to create a space as solemn as the ceremonies that take place inside … Continue reading

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Kaze-no-Oka Crematorium in Japan

The beautiful structure blends into the landscape for ultimate serenity.

There is no end to the breath-taking variety of crematorium designs around the world, and we haven’t looked at one on SevenPonds in quite a while. This stunning crematorium by Maki and Associates in Japan offers a space for reflection. Kaze-no-Oka … Continue reading

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Three Buildings With One Singular Message

Inappropriate Holocaust and Nazi references in design of buildings, particularly crematoriums

Woodland Crematorium is a very popular Swedish tourist stop but also has a similar design to that of Zeppelin Field, the Nazi’s party rally grounds. A comparison of three buildings and the history behind them reveal the inappropriate design of a this famous crematorium – a crematorium no less. Continue reading

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Shine On Brightly: The Art of Reverence

Company creates artistic cremation vessels and memorial art to honor life and spirit.

Shine On Brightly offers artist-created cremation vessels and custom memorial art pieces to honor the deceased. Their mission states: “We believe that art has the power to heal, to unite, and to express felling when words sometimes can’t be found.” … Continue reading

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Santolini Encourages Audience to Consider Life and Death

The artist's conceptual pieces require audience input--literally and figuratively.

Among the thought-provoking works of Frederico Santolini are some pieces that challenge us to consider our mortality and re-think our perceptions of life and death. Santolini utilizes his background in product design to manipulate objects into works of art that … Continue reading

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