Amazing Books - When God Was A Rabbit

When god was a cat...? - photo Maya Persson

Sarah Winman

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'When God Was a Rabbit' is a beautiful book by Sarah Winman. It tells a story of little girl Elly, her brother and her friend Jenny Penny. They grow up in Essex, then move to Cornwall and as adults go to live in New York. Elly has got a little rabbit which she believes is God. It is a book about family, beautiful childhood which somehow gets a bit dark and finding your way in life, reconnecting with the loved ones, the power of friendship.

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Maya Persson

Damien Hirst at Tate Modern

Damien Hirst's exhibition at London's Tate Modern is one of the most powerful things in art I have ever seen. Hirst built his career up on controversy. However there is also beauty and strong conceptual thinking behind his work. The exposition is open till September 9th 2012. It is a combination of absolutely fascinating images and repulsive objects. Life and death. Fragility vs violence. Delicacy contra blood.

 

I can not say I loved everything, but it was definitely an experience. I found the living butterflies display the most captivating part of the exhibition. You actually walk into a room and these amazing little creatures fly around you! You do not want to upset the guards by touching the living part of the exhibition. But if the butterfly chooses you and lands on your jacket, enjoy the feeling! You are special!

Go to Marina Sacley's blog to see more of Hirst's butterflies: http://iced-vovos.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/damien-hirst-butterfly-inspiration.html

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Text: Maya Persson 
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Links:
Damien Hirst at Tate Modern: http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/exhibition/damien-hirst
Hirst's Official Website:
http://www.damienhirst.com/