We all die twice - once when we actually die and once when no one on earth recognizes our photograph.
Christian BoltanskiThe fact that you were born means that there are no other children born because of you โ youโve killed them in a way.
Christian BoltanskiThe photo replaces the memory. When someone dies, after a while you can't visualize them anymore, you only remember them through their pictures.
Christian BoltanskiYou are what you are because your parents made love at that exact moment, and if they made love one second after you would be different.
Christian Boltanski