In a society where mortality is often whispered about but rarely discussed openly, a groundbreaking exhibition called Bring Death Back into Life has become Beijing's most unexpected conversation starter since its June 2025 debut. 🖼️
Professor Jing Jun from Tsinghua University, the exhibition's academic advisor, told Health Talk how art is helping Chinese society confront its final frontier: 'Death can be terrifying, but also generous – like the 12-year-old who donated corneas so others could "keep seeing the world."' 👁️✨
The show features emotional installations demonstrating reverse care – where terminally ill patients comfort others. Visitors have been seen openly weeping, then sharing personal stories in designated reflection zones. 'By attending,' Jing notes, 'they're already breaking the silence.'
This cultural shift comes as China's younger generation embraces more open discussions about mortality through art, social media, and community initiatives. Could 2025 mark the year death stopped being China's last taboo? 💬🌱
