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Tag Archives: end-of-life
The Goodbye Gallery: A Unique Space for Contemporary Art in the Czech Republic
How a Czech cemetery redefines our notions of what – and where – a gallery space can flourish
Three years ago, Czech gallery curator Jan Freiberg was uncertain as to where his career was going. He already held an impressive position as a curator for Gallery Klatovy/Klenova – but then he got a call from an old friend … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Art, Art and Death, Cemetery, Czech Republic, end-of-life, Goodbye Gallery, Jan Freiberg, Radio Prague
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What Are the Top Five Regrets of the Dying?
Palliative care nurse Bronnie Ware shares the top five regrets of those nearing the end-of-life
Not long ago, SevenPonds highlighted Jane McGonigal’s TED Talk on the potential that certain video games have to improve our health. As a video game designer, McGonigal wanted to create a positive activity for those who were ill or nearing … Continue reading
Natural Transitions Presents New End-of-Life Film Festival
The Colorado organization celebrates its tenth anniversary with a new tradition
The non-profit center Natural Transitions celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with the start of a new tradition: an end-of-life film festival. The event, to be held in Boulder, Colorado, is yet another example of Natural Transition’s wonderful position as … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Arts, Colorado, end-of-life, Film festival, Movie, Natural Transitions, New Tradition
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“Family Tree” Design Integrates SMS Technology with Urns
Designboom winners Loucas Papntoniou and Asta Sadauskaite digitilize death with their new take on the family tree
SevenPonds recently highlighted the “Design for Death” competition by Designboom, which featured many innovative end-of-life creations — winners ranged from a biodegradable coffin to a device by Studio PSK that can “turn a loved one into rain” after their passing. … Continue reading
Can a Video Game Save Your Life?
Jane McGonigal saved her life and improved countless others with SuperBetter
Can a video game save your life? Game designer Jane McGonigal had never been on her own deathbed — nor had she ever worked in a hospice center, or spent time in an end-of-life environment. She did, however, spend three … Continue reading
What Is The Centre for Living with Dying Program? An Interview with Janet Childs
The Director of Education at the Centre for Living with Dying program on grieving the loss of a loved one
Janet Childs is the Director of Education and Critical Incident Stress Response at the Centre for Living with Dying program. She works specifically within the Bill Wilson Center, a nonprofit located in the San Francisco Bay Area that is dedicated … Continue reading
