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“As Tears Go By” by Marianne Faithfull: How a poignant song gained gravitas through the artist's life experiences -
“The Sea” by John Banville:
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Funeral Favors Offer Visitors a Tangible Memento: Printed or engraved items allow for a personal touch
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Photographer Tom Philips “Dies” in Over 50 Places Around the World
"The Dead Photos" explores the tangible locality of death
“The Dead Photos” is a series of over 50 images taken all over the world in which photo artist Tom Philips has taken self-portraits of himself lying “dead.” Death is a universal, inescapable part of the human experience, yet intimately unique … Continue reading
Ghana’s Fantasy Coffins
Whimsical coffins offer a personalized resting place for Ghanaians
Funerals in Ghana are beloved for their celebratory air. “People will be saying things like, ‘Oh, Honey, no need to cook tonight, let’s go to the funeral,’ says one Ghanaian man, “[they’re] better than a party — you get to … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged African, Artisan, Casket, Coffin, Death, Fantasy, Funeral, Ghana, Ghanaian, Gradmother, Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop, Kwei, Teshie, Unique Death, Whimsical
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