Centenarian performance artist Ken Turner, ahead of a new exhibition in Penzance, reflects on his rebellious life and career. He discusses his journey from creating immersive inflatable sculptures in the 1960s to driving a tank over a Tesla last year, consistently challenging art conventions and the establishment with socially conscious work.
La France comptait 32 000 centenaires en 2024, soit 30 fois plus qu'en 1970. Cette augmentation spectaculaire, passant de 0,02 % pour la génération 1850 à 2 % pour celle de 1920, soulève des questions sur ses causes.
Saul Justin Newman's "Morbid" challenges the anti-ageing industry, arguing it exploits fear of death with misleading science. The book debunks claims of extreme longevity and exposes fraudulent data in "Blue Zones," criticizing entrepreneurs like Dan Buettner and biohackers.
Fiona Lauriol took her 100-year-old grandmother, Dominique, on a 15,000 km road trip across France, Spain, and Portugal to combat her "social death" from isolation. The journey, "Mémé part en vadrouille," inspired Lauriol to advocate against loneliness in the elderly, affecting 750,000 in France.
Ding Guijuan, a 107-year-old woman from Cixi, China, has become a social media sensation due to her remarkable health and mental clarity. Her story was highlighted by local media, with her daughter confirming her excellent physical condition.
The remains of Lee Ha-jun, a 104-year-old Korean independence activist who fought during Japan's 1910-1945 colonial rule, will be repatriated from the United States this week. Lee, the oldest surviving independence fighter living abroad, died in California in February and will be buried at Daejeon National Cemetery alongside his wife.
