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Jesus in the Harvard Art Museums

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Victoria Emily Jones

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 →

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Yue Minjun and the Maniacally Grinning Christ

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Victoria Emily Jones

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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