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Jesus in the Harvard Art Museums
After six years of expansion and renovations, the Harvard Art Museums—all three now united under one roof—reopened last weekend. I visited this Saturday in what was one of the most enjoyable mornings I’ve spent since moving to Boston. Their collection … Continue reading →
Yue Minjun and the Maniacally Grinning Christ
Contemporary Chinese artist Yue Minjun recently completed a series of six paintings depicting key events from the life of Christ, which are on display at The Pace Gallery in Beijing through July 16. These paintings demonstrate a confluence of Christian … Continue reading →
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Tagged christian iconography, cynical realism, yue minjun christian art, yue minjun the road
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