Here, Anand Giridharadas, an acclaimed author, journalist, and political analyst, reflects on Trevor Yeung’s evocative sculpture We both died at the same moment. Known for his incisive critiques on inequality and his bestsellers like Winners Take All, Anand brings his signature depth and humanity to this powerful work, which examines how we romanticize nature. In this commentary, Anand brings a unique lens to ideas of connection, beauty, and meaning, mirroring the themes explored in Yeung’s work. He also refers to his wife, Priya Parker—author of The Art of Gathering—who joined him in residence at #RésidenceTallard last year. Using the intertwined lives (and deaths) of slit worms, the piece becomes a poignant metaphor for our perceptions of beauty, life, and mortality. Trevor Yeung, a Hong Kong-based artist, often uses plants, aquariums, and natural materials to explore themes of intimacy, control, and the human experience, imbuing his works with quiet yet profound emotional resonance.