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"From that period, Hutter has been exhibiting in numerous art galleries both in Germany and abroad. In his abysmal, detailed works, he focuses on eroticism, religion and the cosmic horror. His passion and commitment for art resulted in remarkable surreal and magical pieces." Hutter's official site and Instagram. A little writeup over on John Coulthart's website.

These are my modern English translations of jisei or Japanese death poems. Many such poems fall into a category called Zen Death Haiku. However, not all the poems here are haiku: some are tanka or waka. And not all the poems have to do with Zen as I apprehend it: some of the poets seem to be seeking enlightenment and a few, perhaps, to...

In the vast majority of cases the research group believes these non-summits are due to honest mistakes or justifiable ignorance, rather than willful dishonesty. Above 8,000 meters, climbers are physically and mentally extended, in no state to be conducting accurate topographical surveys or historical comparisons. Poor visibility, bad weather, fear about the descent, and concern for partners exacerbate the difficulties. The group does not...