Living with Grief
Four heavy coffins, each filled with fragile contents, some almost explosive—just like grief. Let’s face it, grief is a heavy burden that no one really wants to carry, especially when you're young. But what do you do when it happens anyway?
The world keeps moving, but you’re stuck standing still.
Ramona Verhoek, founder of The Mourning Foundation, says: "The more we understand about grief, the better we can support each other during tough times. That’s the idea behind creating The Crash Club and, later, this exhibition. At some point, we all experience loss or grief. The world moves on, but you’re left feeling stuck. That sense of being ‘different’ can be really isolating. But you’re not alone in feeling this way. Talking about it helps us understand ourselves and our emotions better. We hope that visitors will recognize their own experiences in this exhibition and feel a sense of connection with others who’ve gone through the same."
As always, it's free for students and staff! No need to sign up.
About The Mourning Foundation
The Mourning Foundation was established in 2022 with the goal of breaking the taboo around grief and loss among young people aged 17 to 35, starting in The Hague. Through creative, approachable, and open conversations, the foundation addresses this sensitive topic. For more information, visit www.themourning.nl.
This event is from The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse is a program full of interesting activities on current, social and global issues.
