Sisyphus
noun
Sis·y·phus
ˈsi-sə-fəs 
: a legendary king of Corinth condemned eternally to repeatedly roll a heavy rock up a hill in Hades only to have it roll down again as it nears the top
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The exhibition title borrows from Albert Camus’ The Myth of Sisyphus, encouraging us to embrace the absurd and find meaning in a meaningless universe.
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Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Like a nautical Sisyphus, Lara tries to talk some sense into Tzarina.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
His favorite piece is a bronze sculpture of Sisyphus pushing his massive rock uphill.
—Jabari Young, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Efforts to reform the federal government have long been akin to Sisyphus trying to push a huge boulder up a hill.
—Jerry Haar, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025
In April, Baryshnikov Arts will present Sissy, a modern-day reimagining of Sisyphus written, choreographed, and directed by Celia Rowlson-Hall.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
In the Greek story of Sisyphus, the king was condemned for eternity to move a massive rock up a hill but never reach the summit.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2025
Ben’s comment about Sisyphus the night before rattled around in my head.
—Hazlitt, 3 Dec. 2024
The drama is directed by Jin Hyeok, who previously directed Sisyphus:The Myth, The Legend of the Blue Sea, Doctor Stranger, The Master’s Sun, City Hunter and Prosecutor Princess.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Like a nautical Sisyphus, Lara tries to talk some sense into Tzarina.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
His favorite piece is a bronze sculpture of Sisyphus pushing his massive rock uphill.
—Jabari Young, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Efforts to reform the federal government have long been akin to Sisyphus trying to push a huge boulder up a hill.
—Jerry Haar, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025
In April, Baryshnikov Arts will present Sissy, a modern-day reimagining of Sisyphus written, choreographed, and directed by Celia Rowlson-Hall.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
In the Greek story of Sisyphus, the king was condemned for eternity to move a massive rock up a hill but never reach the summit.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2025
Ben’s comment about Sisyphus the night before rattled around in my head.
—Hazlitt, 3 Dec. 2024
The drama is directed by Jin Hyeok, who previously directed Sisyphus:The Myth, The Legend of the Blue Sea, Doctor Stranger, The Master’s Sun, City Hunter and Prosecutor Princess.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Sisyphus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sisyphus. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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