

The Living Dead: Art and Human Remains
Oct 21, 2024
Guest
Myriam Nafte

Guest
Robert Harrison
Guest
Wayne Belger

Guest
Joel Peter Witkin
Guest
Tony Walter
Guest
Dan Rahimi
In this captivating discussion, anthropologist Myriam Nafte explores how contemporary artists use human remains to challenge societal views on mortality. Robert Harrison delves into the philosophical ties between the living and the dead, while photographer Wayne Belger uses unique pinhole cameras crafted from unusual materials to evoke emotional responses to death. Joel Peter Witkin's controversial work also ignites debate on ethics and representation, highlighting the ongoing dialogue about human remains in art and culture alongside insights from Dan Rahimi on museum practices.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Art, Death, and Society
01:39 • 8min
Ethics of Displaying Human Remains
09:40 • 7min
The Living and the Dead: A Philosophical Exploration
16:15 • 9min
Exploring PhD Research and True Crime Podcasts
25:10 • 2min
Art and Mortality: A Pinhole Perspective
27:25 • 7min
Art, Ethics, and the Dead
34:15 • 14min
Narratives of the Departed
48:37 • 7min