The Museum of Broken Relationships is coming to San Francisco just in time for the holiday that commemorates, lest we forget, the martyrdom of St. Valentine, who was stoned and beheaded for his acts of devotion. Founded in Croatia, the Museum is “an art concept which proceeds from the assumption that objects possess integrated fields–‘holograms’ of memories and emotions–and intends with its layout to create a space of ‘secure memory’ or ‘protected remembrance’ in order to preserve the material and nonmaterial heritage of broken relationships.” In other words, there are mementos, and stories behind them. The Web site features a virtual collection of memories and artifacts, valiantly submitted for your consideration. Exhibit details on Flavorpill.
Lost Love’s Artifacts
Julie Greicius
Julie Greicius was Art Editor for The Rumpus when it launched in January 2009. One year later, she became Senior Literary Editor, and later, Senior Features Editor. Julie also co-edited the first book published by The Rumpus, Rumpus Women, Vol. 1, featuring personal essays and illustration from twenty kick-ass contributors. Her writing been featured on The Rumpus, Midnight Breakfast, Stanford Medicine Magazine, and BuzzFeed, as well as in the anthology The 27th Mile. She lives in California and is a member of The Rumpus Advisory Board.