Hugh Jackman

One afternoon when I was 9, my dad told me I'd be skipping school the next day. Then we drove 12 hours from Melbourne to Sydney for the Centenary Test, a once-in-a-lifetime commemorative cricket match. It was great fun - especially for a kid who was a massive sports fan.

Australian Actor

Robin Givhan

For me, one of the most interesting columns to write was about Dick Cheney when he represented the U.S. at a commemorative ceremony at Auschwitz.

American Editor

Andre Holland

With 'Selma,' I grew up in Alabama, 45 minutes away from Selma. I have gone to that commemorative march many times with my parents.

American Actor

Ali Wong

To be a trophy wife, you have to be a trophy. I am more of a commemorative plaque.

American Actress

Used to signify respect for history, meaningful to a community or nation.

Historical Significance

Often relates to significant events like anniversaries, centenaries, or national holidays.

Cultural Events

Especially used in formal contexts, such as government ceremonies or official celebrations.

Formal Usage

A tangible item that captures memories of significant figures or events.

Physical Remembrance

Objects valued by collectors for their historic or cultural importance.

Collectible Items

Makes a meaningful gift that represents a shared experience or memory.

Gift Souvenirs

 But as they found the archaeology, they asked me if I would do a commemorative piece. So the two-ness of this landscape, both black and white I decided to do a piece based on shadows and light. And through that, we were able to develop a shadow-catcher that would talk about this two-ness in a different way.

How urban spaces can...

 Commemorative Greeting Card. And these were hedgehog quill toothpicks. I photographed them all, and they became this sort of popular like museum series on my Instagram account. So everyday I would go out to some new and strange place.