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EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 54 MIN

How We Use Art to Process Grief and History - Joanna Ebenstein (E2S18)

from ArtStorming · host Lili Pierrepont

Send us Fan MailMost of us are taught to treat death like a distant problem for “someday” and then we wonder why it feels so terrifying when it finally shows up. I’m joined by Joanna Ebenstein, the founder of Morbid Anatomy, to challenge that reflex and to reclaim death as a subject that can be met with dignity, curiosity, and even beauty.Joanna Ebenstein:https://www.morbidanatomy.orghttps://www.morbidanatomy.org/grand-tour-archive/p/muerte-en-mexico-san-luis-potosihttps://www.morbidanatomy.org/books/p/signed-pre-order-memento-mori-the-art-of-contemplating-death-to-live-a-better-lifehttps://www.morbidanatomy.org/books/p/death-a-graveside-companion-signed-by-editor-joanna-ebenstein-and-contributor-laetitia-barbierhttps://muttermuseum.org@[email protected] I want to take another minute to remind you listeners that ArtStorming is a listener-supported non-profit, and we need your help to keep the conversation going. Every dollar goes directly into programs that support our mission. That means more compelling stories, more in-depth articles, and a greater impact on our community. If you love what you hear, please consider making a contribution. Visit our website for more ways to engage, and thank you for being an essential part of our work.  We're going to pause here for a moment to speak to our listeners. if you like this content, and want more information on our guests, their projects and more indepth ways to engage with us, you can find us on ArtBridgeNM.org or our ArtBridge Substack. Please read, follow and share our content. Your subscriptions, shares and contributions help us grow our artistic community. Thank you and now back to our conversation.Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Send us Fan Mail Most of us are taught to treat death like a distant problem for “someday” and then we wonder why it feels so terrifying when it finally shows up. I’m joined by Joanna Ebenstein, the founder of Morbid Anatomy, to challenge that reflex and to reclaim death as a subject that can be met with dignity, curiosity, and even beauty. Joanna Ebenstein: https://www.morbidanatomy.org https://www.morbidanatomy.org/grand-tour-archive/p/muerte-en-mexico-san-luis-potosi https://www.morbidana...

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