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Tag Archives: Life and Death
“The Unity of Life and Death” by Otto Freundlich
Killed by the Germans in WWII, Jewish artist Freundlich left behind an oeuvre that transcends his unjust death
There’s a prevailing sense of warmth in Jewish artist Otto Freundlich’s The Unity of Life and Death (1936-38). Curved, colorful squares build on one another in the abstract oil painting, inspiring a sensation I can only compare to seeing holiday … Continue reading
Artist Bruce Nauman and The End-of-Life Electric
What does it mean to render life, death and humanity in neon?
In the late 1970s, Indiana native Bruce Nauman emerged as one of the key players in America’s contemporary art scene. Like many of his peers, Nauman’s art knew no fixed medium – he worked in print, sculpture, video and even … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Bruce Nauman, Contemporary Art, Electric, end-of-life, Hman Nature, Humanity, Indiana, Life and Death, Neon, Painting, Performance Art, United States
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“What Now?” by Ann Patchett
Taking graduation advice and applying it to our everyday lives
As spring approaches, and with it, graduations across the country, I like to find the time to reflect on Ann Patchett’s 2008 graduation speech and short book, What Now? A friend gave it to me a while back in … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
Tagged Ann Patchett, Life Advice, Life and Death, Living Well, The Next Chapter, What now?
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“Les Miserables” by Victor Hugo
It’s a classic for a reason
At this point, it might feel superfluous to talk about Les Mis. It’s a literary classic that’s been adapted time and time again into film. To be honest, I’m tired of seeing trailers of Anne Hathaway belting her heart … Continue reading
Metaphors on Death
Cultural beliefs about life, death, and the afterlife dictate how people around the world experience and ritualize the end of life.
A common tactic for understanding the complexity of death and end-of-life is to liken it to other parts of life that are a little simpler to comprehend. Though this is done commonly across cultures, the metaphors used differ from culture … Continue reading
The Newtown Connecticut Shooting Leaves the Nation Asking Questions
One Iowa casket maker donates caskets to the Connecticut shooting victims
The shooting this morning at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, has left a deep mark on our nation’s consciousness. In line with the string of such random outbreaks of senseless violence this summer, the Newton, Connecticut shooting will … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Connecticut shooting, gun violence, Life and Death, school violence
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