Dumas and Heidegger on death to come
pp. 263-274
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to provide a reflection on the relationship of images and words through the painting of Marlene Dumas, specifically her well-known painting, "Measuring Your Own Grave." I discuss how Dumas' painting calls forth the Heideggerian existential notion of being-towards-death that is connected to the possibility of becoming responsible for our own choices. In addition, following Guignon, I discuss the "existential meaning" of Dumas' work and thus the sense in which it discloses our mortality as well as our connection to others.
Publication details
Published in:
Pedersen Hans, Altman Megan (2015) Horizons of authenticity in phenomenology, existentialism, and moral psychology: essays in honor of Charles Guignon. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 263-274
DOI: 10.1007/978-94-017-9442-8_16
Full citation:
Ortega Mariana (2015) „Dumas and Heidegger on death to come“, In: H. Pedersen & M. Altman (eds.), Horizons of authenticity in phenomenology, existentialism, and moral psychology, Dordrecht, Springer, 263–274.