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Coping With Death: Pierre Bergé and a Life in Objects

Bergé's partner, Yves Saint Laurent, died from a terminal illness in 2008 -- but Bergé says it wasn't just a disease that made his life cancerous

Friday, June 6th 2008 – the streets of Paris were brimming with citizens, all gathered to pay their respects at the funeral of couturier Yves Saint Laurent (YSL). Along with Chanel, YSL is known as one of the great bookends … Continue reading

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The Apocalypse Tapestry of Angers, France

The medieval French tapestry chronicles biblical scenes of heaven and death

In the belly of the Chateau d’Angers in Angers, France, hangs one of the world’s oldest vestiges of medieval woven art: the Apocalypse Tapestry. At 328 feet, the tapestry remains one of the largest in the world. But perhaps most … Continue reading

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The Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation

A modern architectural testament to the lives lost during the holocaust

There is an extensive roster of famous holocaust memorials throughout the world.  Many of them share innovative modernist architecture and are as aesthetically elegant as they are haunting.  The Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation is an exemplary model; erected … Continue reading

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”Amour” by Michael Haneke

A couple’s love is tested in anticipation of death in Michael Haneke’s latest film.

Austrian director Michael Haneke’s Oscar winning film is not easy, nor pleasurable to watch. Because one can’t just watch Amour—they have to experience it, and become invested in its characters to a degree that is rare in the movies today. … Continue reading

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