The Morbid Anatomy Library houses an extensive collection of image-heavy books exploring death in art and culture, anatomical art, Latin American art and culture, collectors and collecting, sexology, the uncanny, decadence, horror and atrocity, the gothic, circus and sideshow, and the occult. You will also find an idiosyncratic collection of art, artifacts and curiosities from around the world and a gift shop filled with strange, rare and wonderful objects including signed and vintage books, obscure tarot decks, antique Mexican retablos, and magical and devotional objects from around the world.

In Eastern esoteric spiritual traditions, life is ultimately seen as an occasion to practice and prepare one for death. This weekly group meditation—led by Eastern-Trained Meditation Teacher and End of Life Doula Bryan Melillo—is aimed towards helping reduce fear of death and preparing participants for end of life while also cultivating a community of like-minded people with whom to share this collective experience.

Join us at The Morbid Anatomy Library to read some or our many books, marvel at our collection of curiosities, and peruse our gift shop. Today, we also invite you to take part in an informal tarot salon during opening hours, in which we’ll share, enjoy, and discuss readings and interpretations in a friendly and non-competitive atmosphere. This free event is for curious fans, enthusiasts, dedicated scholars, and for those who just want to learn more about tarot from other tarot enthusiasts. Bring your own deck or use the display decks from our tarot shop.

Join two music-thanatologists for an evening exploring the powerful tradition of music at the bedside of the dying. From medieval monastic rituals in Cluny to today’s clinical practice with harp and voice, discover how music serves as a compassionate presence—guiding the soul and comforting the body—in life’s final moments. Through history, personal stories, and live demonstration, this event reveals music as a final act of care. This lecture will speak to anyone fascinated by the intersection of death, art, and the body, offering a glimpse into an ancient monastic tradition where music is not performance, but presence; not entertainment, but a final act of care.

Come celebrate the Day of the Dead at Morbid Anatomy! We will gather in the spirit of the day to commune, tell stories, and indulge our memories. Lauren Seeley—death care worker and death literacy advocate— will lead a drop-in crafting activity, creating offerings for our offrenda. Browse the Morbid Anatomy Library, which houses hundreds of books and artifacts for your edification and pleasure.

We are part of the Industry City. Take the D/N/R subway lines, exit at 36th Street. The Library is located at 254 36th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 on the second floor. Use the stairwell or elevators next to Jus by Julie. You will find us in room 2-C248 from 12-5pm, Saturdays and Sundays.

Join us at The Morbid Anatomy Library to read some or our many books, marvel at our collection of curiosities, and peruse our gift shop. Today, we also invite you to take part in an informal tarot salon during opening hours, in which we’ll share, enjoy, and discuss readings and interpretations in a friendly and non-competitive atmosphere. This free event is for curious fans, enthusiasts, dedicated scholars, and for those who just want to learn more about tarot from other tarot enthusiasts. Bring your own deck or use the display decks from our tarot shop.

Join author Nicholas Jugger for a deep dive into the history behind fairy tales around the world, from the medieval Indian collection known as The Ocean of the Streams of Story through to the stories of Hans Christian Andersen in the mid-19th century, revealing some of the tragic and fascinating characters who passed down, re-tooled and collected both classic and lesser-known tales, and showing how ideas about fairy tales developed over the centuries, and in different cultures. In this illustrated talk you will meet, among others, a Neapolitan courtier-poet who turned his back on a soldier's life to collect magical tales; the bankrupt housekeeper who wrote the first version of 'Beauty and the Beast'; and the Russian revolutionary who collected tales about the fearsome witch Baba Yaga. 

Raise a glass of wine, steady your hand, and render what the shadows suggest. Join us at The Morbid Anatomy Library for an evening Drink & Draw where we ponder still life assemblages in the spirit of Memento Mori. Paper and basic drawing tools will be provided on site and we welcome additional supplies. Sketches will take place in timed rounds building from 30 seconds to 20 minutes. No prior experience is required. We will offer brief prompts and small demonstrations; the rest is quiet industry and good company, as the Victorians would have wished.

The Morbid Anatomy Library houses an extensive collection of image-heavy books exploring death in art and culture, anatomical art, Latin American art and culture, collectors and collecting, sexology, the uncanny, decadence, horror and atrocity, the gothic, circus and sideshow, and the occult. You will also find an idiosyncratic collection of art, artifacts and curiosities from around the world and a gift shop filled with strange, rare and wonderful objects including signed and vintage books, obscure tarot decks, antique Mexican retablos, and magical and devotional objects from around the world.

Free to members of the Morbid Anatomy Patreon at Joanna’s Psychopomp level, Oracle Level and above. Become a member here.

In Eastern esoteric spiritual traditions, life is ultimately seen as an occasion to practice and prepare one for death. This weekly group meditation—led by Eastern-Trained Meditation Teacher and End of Life Doula Bryan Melillo—is aimed towards helping reduce fear of death and preparing participants for end of life while also cultivating a community of like-minded people with whom to share this collective experience.

Join us at The Morbid Anatomy Library to read some or our many books, marvel at our collection of curiosities, and peruse our gift shop. Today, we also invite you to take part in an informal tarot salon during opening hours, in which we’ll share, enjoy, and discuss readings and interpretations in a friendly and non-competitive atmosphere. This free event is for curious fans, enthusiasts, dedicated scholars, and for those who just want to learn more about tarot from other tarot enthusiasts. Bring your own deck or use the display decks from our tarot shop.

FREE to Morbid Anatomy Patreon members at Oracle & Joanna’s Psychopomp Salon ($15/mo) and above levels. Eligible members will receive a viewing link in their Patreon inbox on the day of the event. Become a member here.

Hope to see you at this free, informal, online monthly meetup devoted to open and non-judgemental conversations about death with likeminded people from around the world. Any related topic is welcome.

Join Lauren Seeley—death care worker and death literacy advocate, as well as the facilitator for the Silent Book Club Of Death NYC Chapter—at Brooklyn’s Morbid Anatomy Library for a night in which we read silently about death/grief/mortality followed by a game of The Death Deck. Following, there will be an open discussion and reflection where guests will have the opportunity to share their findings and feelings about mortality. Refreshments will be included.

FREE to Morbid Anatomy Patreon members at Oracle & Joanna’s Psychopomp Salon ($15/mo) and above levels. Eligible members will receive a viewing link in their Patreon inbox on the day of the event.

Do you miss writing, drawing, painting, sculpting, or otherwise creating with likeminded folk? Or perhaps you are looking for a way to jump back into a neglected or abandoned artistic practice? If so, join this freeform session led by our founder Joanna Ebenstein where we will play music and engage in our own individual creative practice, then return to the group for an opportunity to discuss the process and it’s outcomes.

Regular Admission $5 • Early Bird Access: $20 • Both levels free to Patreon members $15/mo and above

Join us for a delightfully non-traditional holiday market inspired by Krampus, the cloven-hoofed sidekick of St Nicholas who, in some parts of Europe, is infamous for mayhem and mischief during the Christmas season! Over twenty of our favorite vendors—including Obscura West, The Beetle’s Dilemma and Riposa Antiques—will offer an exciting and unusual array of antiques, taxidermy, artisanal fashion, handmade jewelry, original art, gothic home decor, new and vintage books, and more. Find something for that hard-to-shop-for person on your list, and—if you’re lucky!—come home with something for yourself. But if you've been naughty this year, you’d better beware of Krampus and his birch branches!

The Morbid Anatomy Library houses an extensive collection of image-heavy books exploring death in art and culture, anatomical art, Latin American art and culture, collectors and collecting, sexology, the uncanny, decadence, horror and atrocity, the gothic, circus and sideshow, and the occult. You will also find an idiosyncratic collection of art, artifacts and curiosities from around the world and a gift shop filled with strange, rare and wonderful objects including signed and vintage books, obscure tarot decks, antique Mexican retablos, and magical and devotional objects from around the world.

In Eastern esoteric spiritual traditions, life is ultimately seen as an occasion to practice and prepare one for death. This weekly group meditation—led by Eastern-Trained Meditation Teacher and End of Life Doula Bryan Melillo—is aimed towards helping reduce fear of death and preparing participants for end of life while also cultivating a community of like-minded people with whom to share this collective experience.

Join us at The Morbid Anatomy Library to read some or our many books, marvel at our collection of curiosities, and peruse our gift shop. Today, we also invite you to take part in an informal tarot salon during opening hours, in which we’ll share, enjoy, and discuss readings and interpretations in a friendly and non-competitive atmosphere. This free event is for curious fans, enthusiasts, dedicated scholars, and for those who just want to learn more about tarot from other tarot enthusiasts. Bring your own deck or use the display decks from our tarot shop.

FREE to Morbid Anatomy Patreon members at Oracle & Joanna’s Psychopomp Salon ($15/mo) and above levels. Eligible members will receive a viewing link in their Patreon inbox on the day of the event. Become a member here.

The Psychopomp Salon is a thematic presentation/meetup that will explore—via images, words, and group discussion—areas of our founder Joanna Ebenstein's research and travels. This month, we will take a deep dive into how Mexico has understood concepts of good and evil—focusing on the figure of the devil as it appears in religion, folklore, and the cultural imagination. Our special guest is Sal Olguín, the visionary guide of Morbid Anatomy’s Day of the Dead tours.

FREE to Morbid Anatomy Patreon members at Oracle & Joanna’s Psychopomp Salon ($15/mo) and above levels. Eligible members will receive a viewing link in their Patreon inbox on the day of the event. Become a member here.

Join our founder Joanna Ebenstein for a special viewing and after-film discussion of Carnival of Souls, directed by Herk Harvey in 1962. This cult classic psychological horror film follows Mary Henry, a young woman who becomes haunted by eerie visions after surviving a car accident, leading her to an abandoned carnival and a descent into surreal terror. The film is beloved for its atmospheric style and haunting themes.

Join Paul Gambino to celebrate his lated book, Beyond the Veil: The Victorian Obsession with Mourning and Death, a richly illustrated exploration of how disease, ritual, and remembrance profoundly influenced Victorian life on both sides of the Atlantic. Through rare images and little-known stories, Gambino connects the rituals of the past with the enduring fascination we continue to feel today. Join us for a fascinating evening exploring a unique convergence of history, art, and the macabre.

FREE to Morbid Anatomy Patreon Members at the $10/above levels. Eligible members will get an invitation in their Patreon inbox. Become a member here.

We hope you’ll join us for a Morbid Anatomy Show and Tell cocktail party! Get a rare peek at the private collections of Founder and Creative Director Joanna Ebenstein and Executive Director Megan Fitzpatrick. We also invite you to share an object or artifact of your own, while meeting and enjoying a virtual cocktail with others in the Morbid Anatomy Community.

Reiki is most often translated as universal energy, the essential quality that makes something alive. When this vital energy is amplified, it creates conditions for healing and nourishment, and allows us to engage with questions surrounding life, death, and what lies beyond. This online monthly group provides a therapeutic application of Reiki for moving through grief and loss. Mikella draws upon her 15+ years of grief counseling experience to introduce a theme for each group related to various tasks or stages of the grieving process.

The Morbid Anatomy Library houses an extensive collection of image-heavy books exploring death in art and culture, anatomical art, Latin American art and culture, collectors and collecting, sexology, the uncanny, decadence, horror and atrocity, the gothic, circus and sideshow, and the occult. You will also find an idiosyncratic collection of art, artifacts and curiosities from around the world and a gift shop filled with strange, rare and wonderful objects including signed and vintage books, obscure tarot decks, antique Mexican retablos, and magical and devotional objects from around the world.

Join author Paul Gambino to celebrate the release of Beyond the Veil: The Victorian Obsession with Mourning and Death, a richly illustrated exploration of how disease, ritual, and remembrance profoundly influenced Victorian life on both sides of the Atlantic. Attendees will learn how black crepe and jet jewelry became symbols of status and sorrow, how séances and spiritualist practices promised communication with the departed, and how Gothic literature—from Frankenstein to Dracula—mirrored society’s obsessions with mortality and the afterlife.

In Eastern esoteric spiritual traditions, life is ultimately seen as an occasion to practice and prepare one for death. This weekly group meditation—led by Eastern-Trained Meditation Teacher and End of Life Doula Bryan Melillo—is aimed towards helping reduce fear of death and preparing participants for end of life while also cultivating a community of like-minded people with whom to share this collective experience.

Join us at The Morbid Anatomy Library to read some or our many books, marvel at our collection of curiosities, and peruse our gift shop. Today, we also invite you to take part in an informal tarot salon during opening hours, in which we’ll share, enjoy, and discuss readings and interpretations in a friendly and non-competitive atmosphere. This free event is for curious fans, enthusiasts, dedicated scholars, and for those who just want to learn more about tarot from other tarot enthusiasts. Bring your own deck or use the display decks from our tarot shop.

FREE to Morbid Anatomy Patreon members at Oracle & Joanna’s Psychopomp Salon ($15/mo) and above levels. Eligible members will receive a viewing link in their Patreon inbox on the day of the event. Become a member here.

Hope to see you at this free, informal, online monthly meetup devoted to open and non-judgemental conversations about death with likeminded people from around the world. Any related topic is welcome.

FREE to Morbid Anatomy Patreon Members at the Memento Mori ($5/month) and above levels. Eligible members will get an invitation in their Patreon inbox. Become a member here.

Join Morbid Anatomy founder Joanna Ebenstein to discuss Bruce Greyson, MD’s After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond. In it, Dr. Greyson—a leading expert on near-death experiences—reveals his journey toward rethinking the nature of death, life, and the continuity of consciousness. He challenges us to consider what NDEs can teach us about the relationship between our brain and our mind, expanding our understanding of consciousness, and of what it means to be human.

The Morbid Anatomy Library houses an extensive collection of image-heavy books exploring death in art and culture, anatomical art, Latin American art and culture, collectors and collecting, sexology, the uncanny, decadence, horror and atrocity, the gothic, circus and sideshow, and the occult. You will also find an idiosyncratic collection of art, artifacts and curiosities from around the world and a gift shop filled with strange, rare and wonderful objects including signed and vintage books, obscure tarot decks, antique Mexican retablos, and magical and devotional objects from around the world.

Join us at The Morbid Anatomy Library to read some or our many books, marvel at our collection of curiosities, and peruse our gift shop. Today, we also invite you to take part in an informal tarot salon during opening hours, in which we’ll share, enjoy, and discuss readings and interpretations in a friendly and non-competitive atmosphere. This free event is for curious fans, enthusiasts, dedicated scholars, and for those who just want to learn more about tarot from other tarot enthusiasts. Bring your own deck or use the display decks from our tarot shop.

The alter ego is a gateway to the glittering, rebellious world of underground nightlife, where drag artists, club kids, and cabaret misfits transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. This tradition of radical self-invention—seen in icons like Klaus Nomi, Divine, and the Club Kids—celebrates the bizarre and the beautiful, turning nightlife into a stage for personal and artistic liberation. With wild costumes, bold personas, and a spirit of defiance, these scenes invite us to break free from convention and embrace our most creative selves. Join artist Le Pustra for a lively discussion on the transformative power of alter egos in nightlife and cabaret, and hear about his own evolution from outsider to living work of art.

The Morbid Anatomy Library houses an extensive collection of image-heavy books exploring death in art and culture, anatomical art, Latin American art and culture, collectors and collecting, sexology, the uncanny, decadence, horror and atrocity, the gothic, circus and sideshow, and the occult. You will also find an idiosyncratic collection of art, artifacts and curiosities from around the world and a gift shop filled with strange, rare and wonderful objects including signed and vintage books, obscure tarot decks, antique Mexican retablos, and magical and devotional objects from around the world.

Free to members of the Morbid Anatomy Patreon at Joanna’s Psychopomp level, Oracle Level and above. Become a member here.

In Eastern esoteric spiritual traditions, life is ultimately seen as an occasion to practice and prepare one for death. This weekly group meditation—led by Eastern-Trained Meditation Teacher and End of Life Doula Bryan Melillo—is aimed towards helping reduce fear of death and preparing participants for end of life while also cultivating a community of like-minded people with whom to share this collective experience.

Join us at The Morbid Anatomy Library to read some or our many books, marvel at our collection of curiosities, and peruse our gift shop. Today, we also invite you to take part in an informal tarot salon during opening hours, in which we’ll share, enjoy, and discuss readings and interpretations in a friendly and non-competitive atmosphere. This free event is for curious fans, enthusiasts, dedicated scholars, and for those who just want to learn more about tarot from other tarot enthusiasts. Bring your own deck or use the display decks from our tarot shop.

FREE to Morbid Anatomy Patreon members at Oracle & Joanna’s Psychopomp Salon ($15/mo) and above levels. Eligible members will receive a viewing link in their Patreon inbox on the day of the event. Become a member here.

Hope to see you at this free, informal, online monthly meetup devoted to open and non-judgemental conversations about death with likeminded people from around the world. Any related topic is welcome.

Join Lauren Seeley—death care worker and death literacy advocate, as well as the facilitator for the Silent Book Club Of Death NYC Chapter—at Brooklyn’s Morbid Anatomy Library for a night in which we read silently about death/grief/mortality followed by a game of The Death Deck. Following, there will be an open discussion and reflection where guests will have the opportunity to share their findings and feelings about mortality. Refreshments will be included.

The Morbid Anatomy Library houses an extensive collection of image-heavy books exploring death in art and culture, anatomical art, Latin American art and culture, collectors and collecting, sexology, the uncanny, decadence, horror and atrocity, the gothic, circus and sideshow, and the occult. You will also find an idiosyncratic collection of art, artifacts and curiosities from around the world and a gift shop filled with strange, rare and wonderful objects including signed and vintage books, obscure tarot decks, antique Mexican retablos, and magical and devotional objects from around the world.

Losing a beloved pet or person is incredibly difficult. We can keep them close through veneration, in which we tell their stories, listen to their favorite songs, or create art in their honor. We can also create memorial dioramas—small altars or shrines to memorialize our beloveds and their lives, so that they can be gone but not forgotten. In this daylong workshop, we will—with guidance and support from death doula Lauren Seeley—create our own memorial dioramas for a dead loved one. We will also learn about the importance of memorializing, honoring those who have gone, and creating in our grief, as well as the history of altars, shrines, and preservation both in public and private spaces.

Join us at The Morbid Anatomy Library to read some or our many books, marvel at our collection of curiosities, and peruse our gift shop. Today, we also invite you to take part in an informal tarot salon during opening hours, in which we’ll share, enjoy, and discuss readings and interpretations in a friendly and non-competitive atmosphere. This free event is for curious fans, enthusiasts, dedicated scholars, and for those who just want to learn more about tarot from other tarot enthusiasts. Bring your own deck or use the display decks from our tarot shop.

FREE to Morbid Anatomy Patreon members at Oracle & Joanna’s Psychopomp Salon ($15/mo) and above levels. Eligible members will receive a viewing link in their Patreon inbox on the day of the event. Become a member here.

The Psychopomp Salon is a thematic presentation/meetup that will explore—via images, words, and group discussion—areas of our founder Joanna Ebenstein's research and travels. This month, we will take a deep dive into the Anatomical Venus. a preternaturally beautiful life-sized, dissectible wax woman created in 18th century Florence, Italy to seduce a general public into the science of human anatomy. Ebenstein will share never before shown outtakes from her travels and work on her book exploring these fascinating figures as we attempt to unravel their complicated—yet not contradictory— mixture of of eroticism, the ecstatic, aesthetics, metaphysics, and and the scientific.

FREE to Morbid Anatomy Patreon members at Oracle & Joanna’s Psychopomp Salon ($15/mo) and above levels. Eligible members will receive a viewing link in their Patreon inbox on the day of the event. Become a member here.

Join our founder Joanna Ebenstein for a special viewing of Bowery at Midnight with Bela Lugosi (1942), a cult classic crime-horror film starring Bela Lugosi that blends elements of suspense, horror, and noir. Lugosi stars as Dr. Karl Wagner (also known as Professor Brenner), a respected psychology professor by day who operates a Bowery soup kitchen by night. Wagner also leads a criminal gang, using the kitchen to recruit desperate men for robberies and then disposing of them once they’ve served their purpose. The film’s horror twist comes as Wagner’s accomplice (an unhinged doctor) revives these murdered henchmen as zombie-like minions, culminating in a tense and macabre finale.

Insects surround us. They fuel life on Earth through their roles as pollinators, decomposers, predators, and prey, but rarely do we consider the outsize influence they have had on our culture and civilization. Their anatomy and habits inform how we live, work, create art, and innovate. Our world would look very different without insects, not just because they are crucial to our ecosystems, but because they have shaped and inspired so many aspects of what makes us human. IIn this image-filled presentation by entomologist Barrett Klein, we will explore the overt and hidden ways in which our insect neighbors augment and shape our lives.

FREE to Morbid Anatomy Patreon members at Danse Macabre and above levels; eligible members will receive a Zoom invitation in their Patreon inbox. Become a member HERE.

On this special evening, we invite our Supporter-level (and above) members to grab a drink and share their own (or listen to others’) mysterious encounters—be they ghost stories, uncanny synchronicities, or unusual happenings—with other members of the Morbid Anatomy community around the world.

Reiki is most often translated as universal energy, the essential quality that makes something alive. When this vital energy is amplified, it creates conditions for healing and nourishment, and allows us to engage with questions surrounding life, death, and what lies beyond. This online monthly group provides a therapeutic application of Reiki for moving through grief and loss. Mikella draws upon her 15+ years of grief counseling experience to introduce a theme for each group related to various tasks or stages of the grieving process.

The Morbid Anatomy Library houses an extensive collection of image-heavy books exploring death in art and culture, anatomical art, Latin American art and culture, collectors and collecting, sexology, the uncanny, decadence, horror and atrocity, the gothic, circus and sideshow, and the occult. You will also find an idiosyncratic collection of art, artifacts and curiosities from around the world and a gift shop filled with strange, rare and wonderful objects including signed and vintage books, obscure tarot decks, antique Mexican retablos, and magical and devotional objects from around the world.

Are you looking to expand your relationship with creativity? Have you found yourself drawn to increasingly mysterious sources of inspiration? Do you have a sneaking suspicion that community is missing in your art practice? If so, join Morbid Anatomy Medium in Residence Tiffany Hopkins—author of Beyond: A Living Person’s Guide To The Dead—for this art circle. Each session will begin with a light meditational practice, encouraging a shift from the typical day-to-day mind into a state of receptivity, followed by open ended making and sharing.

Join us at The Morbid Anatomy Library to read some or our many books, marvel at our collection of curiosities, and peruse our gift shop. Today, we also invite you to take part in an informal tarot salon during opening hours, in which we’ll share, enjoy, and discuss readings and interpretations in a friendly and non-competitive atmosphere. This free event is for curious fans, enthusiasts, dedicated scholars, and for those who just want to learn more about tarot from other tarot enthusiasts. Bring your own deck or use the display decks from our tarot shop.

FREE to Morbid Anatomy Patreon members at Oracle & Joanna’s Psychopomp Salon ($15/mo) and above levels. Eligible members will receive a viewing link in their Patreon inbox on the day of the event. Become a member here.

Hope to see you at this free, informal, online monthly meetup devoted to open and non-judgemental conversations about death with likeminded people from around the world. Any related topic is welcome.

FREE to Morbid Anatomy Patreon Members at the Memento Mori ($5/month) and above levels. Eligible members will get an invitation in their Patreon inbox. Become a member here.

Beyond: A Living Person’s Guide to the Dead by Morbid Anatomy Medium in Residence Tiffany Hopkins is the culmination of seven years exploring the mysterious, culturally ambivalent practice of mediumship. Drawing on her own journey, which began after inheriting a cottage in Lily Dale—the world-famous Spiritualist community—Hopkins blends personal experience with practical guidance for connecting with the dead. The book offers both intellectual foundations and heart-centered tools, inviting readers to explore the liminal space between life and death. Today, join author and Morbid Anatomy Medium in Residence Tiffany Hopkins for a discussion of the book.

As early as the 12th century, European artists imagined the entrance to Hell as a monstrous mouth devouring the damned. In this vividly illustrated talk with art historian Brenda Edgar, we’ll explore how gluttony—one of the seven deadly sins—was visualized from the Middle Ages through the Baroque, with overeaters condemned to eternal digestion by beasts like Cerberus or Satan himself. From force-feeding to infernal feasting, join us for a deep dive into the dark, digestive symbolism of Hell in European art.

Join Lauren Seeley—death care worker and death literacy advocate, as well as the facilitator for the Silent Book Club Of Death NYC Chapter—at Brooklyn’s Morbid Anatomy Library for a night in which we read silently about death/grief/mortality followed by a game of The Death Deck. Following, there will be an open discussion and reflection where guests will have the opportunity to share their findings and feelings about mortality. Refreshments will be included.

Reiki is most often translated as universal energy, the essential quality that makes something alive. When this vital energy is amplified, it creates conditions for healing and nourishment, and allows us to engage with questions surrounding life, death, and what lies beyond. This online monthly group provides a therapeutic application of Reiki for moving through grief and loss. Mikella draws upon her 15+ years of grief counseling experience to introduce a theme for each group related to various tasks or stages of the grieving process.

Are you looking to expand your relationship with creativity? Have you found yourself drawn to increasingly mysterious sources of inspiration? Do you have a sneaking suspicion that community is missing in your art practice? If so, join Morbid Anatomy Medium in Residence Tiffany Hopkins—author of Beyond: A Living Person’s Guide To The Dead—for this art circle. Each session will begin with a light meditational practice, encouraging a shift from the typical day-to-day mind into a state of receptivity, followed by open ended making and sharing.

Reiki is most often translated as universal energy, the essential quality that makes something alive. When this vital energy is amplified, it creates conditions for healing and nourishment, and allows us to engage with questions surrounding life, death, and what lies beyond. This online monthly group provides a therapeutic application of Reiki for moving through grief and loss. Mikella draws upon her 15+ years of grief counseling experience to introduce a theme for each group related to various tasks or stages of the grieving process.

The Book of Revelation—St. John’s mystic vision from the island of Patmos—has inspired some of the most awe-inspiring and terrifying works in European Medieval and Renaissance art. From jewel-studded visions of the Heavenly Jerusalem to the monstrous maws of Hell, artists brought the Apocalypse to life with astonishing detail. Join art historian Brenda Edgar for a lavishly illustrated talk exploring how painters and sculptors visualized divine judgment, celestial glory, and demonic chaos. You’ll never see locusts the same way again.

Are you looking to expand your relationship with creativity? Have you found yourself drawn to increasingly mysterious sources of inspiration? Do you have a sneaking suspicion that community is missing in your art practice? If so, join Morbid Anatomy Medium in Residence Tiffany Hopkins—author of Beyond: A Living Person’s Guide To The Dead—for this art circle. Each session will begin with a light meditational practice, encouraging a shift from the typical day-to-day mind into a state of receptivity, followed by open ended making and sharing.

FREE to Morbid Anatomy Patreon members at Oracle & Joanna’s Psychopomp Salon ($15/mo) and above levels. Eligible members will receive a viewing link in their Patreon inbox on the day of the event. Become a member here.

Hope to see you at this free, informal, online monthly meetup devoted to open and non-judgemental conversations about death with likeminded people from around the world. Any related topic is welcome.

FREE to Morbid Anatomy Patreon members at Oracle & Joanna’s Psychopomp Salon ($15/mo) and above levels. Eligible members will receive a viewing link in their Patreon inbox on the day of the event. Become a member here.

The Psychopomp Salon is a thematic presentation/meetup that will explore—via images, words, and group discussion—areas of our founder Joanna Ebenstein's research and travels. This month, we’ll focus on El Tío, a folk deity found in the mines of Bolivia who can either grant you unimaginable wealth or destroy you. Ebenstein will share never before shown photos form her travels, and introduce you to the rich and violent history behind these figure, revolving around a mountain that produced enough silver to form a bridge between Bolivia and Seville, and killed enough men to to create the same bridge in bones.

Before the printing press, every book was made by hand—often on parchment crafted from animal skin. In this richly illustrated talk with art historian Brenda Edgar, we’ll explore medieval illuminated manuscripts as both sacred texts and physical objects, tracing how quirks of flesh, hair, and even belly buttons shaped the page itself. From shimmering decoration to theological meaning, join us for a journey into the luminous, otherworldly beauty of the handmade book.

In the 1920s, archaeologists uncovered over 1,000 ancient Sumerian graves in Ur, southern Iraq—including royal tombs filled with gold, musical instruments, and the remains of attendants who died in ritual sacrifice. In this richly illustrated lecture with art historian Brenda Edgar, we’ll explore what these grave goods and burial practices reveal about the beliefs of the world’s first civilizations. From the deadly rites of Sumer to the jewel-filled tombs of Assyrian queens, join us for a journey into the ancient rituals of death, royalty, and the afterlife.

Are you looking to expand your relationship with creativity? Have you found yourself drawn to increasingly mysterious sources of inspiration? Do you have a sneaking suspicion that community is missing in your art practice? If so, join Morbid Anatomy Medium in Residence Tiffany Hopkins—author of Beyond: A Living Person’s Guide To The Dead—for this art circle. Each session will begin with a light meditational practice, encouraging a shift from the typical day-to-day mind into a state of receptivity, followed by open ended making and sharing.

FREE to Morbid Anatomy Patreon members at Oracle & Joanna’s Psychopomp Salon ($15/mo) and above levels. Eligible members will receive a viewing link in their Patreon inbox on the day of the event. Become a member here.

The Psychopomp Salon is a thematic presentation/meetup that will explore—via images, words, and group discussion—areas of our founder Joanna Ebenstein's research and travels. This month, we’ll focus on Ebenstein and her husband Bryan Melillo’s recent trip to India, and especially her month spent in Varanasi—one of the oldest cities on earth and the center for death rituals in that country.

Only about 25 works survive by the late Flemish master Hieronymus Bosch, but their surreal visions have captivated viewers for centuries. In this enchantingly illustrated talk with art historian Brenda Edgar, we’ll explore Bosch’s fantastical depictions of Earth, Heaven, and Hell—where giant strawberries, pearl-laying bodies, and dreamlike landscapes collide. We’ll also trace his influence on later artists, from the Renaissance to the Surrealists, including Magritte and Dalí, who saw in Bosch a visionary ahead of his time.

Are you looking to expand your relationship with creativity? Have you found yourself drawn to increasingly mysterious sources of inspiration? Do you have a sneaking suspicion that community is missing in your art practice? If so, join Morbid Anatomy Medium in Residence Tiffany Hopkins—author of Beyond: A Living Person’s Guide To The Dead—for this art circle. Each session will begin with a light meditational practice, encouraging a shift from the typical day-to-day mind into a state of receptivity, followed by open ended making and sharing.

Are you looking to expand your relationship with creativity? Have you found yourself drawn to increasingly mysterious sources of inspiration? Do you have a sneaking suspicion that community is missing in your art practice? If so, join Morbid Anatomy Medium in Residence Tiffany Hopkins—author of Beyond: A Living Person’s Guide To The Dead—for this art circle. Each session will begin with a light meditational practice, encouraging a shift from the typical day-to-day mind into a state of receptivity, followed by open ended making and sharing.

Are you looking to expand your relationship with creativity? Have you found yourself drawn to increasingly mysterious sources of inspiration? Do you have a sneaking suspicion that community is missing in your art practice? If so, join Morbid Anatomy Medium in Residence Tiffany Hopkins—author of Beyond: A Living Person’s Guide To The Dead—for this art circle. Each session will begin with a light meditational practice, encouraging a shift from the typical day-to-day mind into a state of receptivity, followed by open ended making and sharing.

Are you looking to expand your relationship with creativity? Have you found yourself drawn to increasingly mysterious sources of inspiration? Do you have a sneaking suspicion that community is missing in your art practice? If so, join Morbid Anatomy Medium in Residence Tiffany Hopkins—author of Beyond: A Living Person’s Guide To The Dead—for this art circle. Each session will begin with a light meditational practice, encouraging a shift from the typical day-to-day mind into a state of receptivity, followed by open ended making and sharing.