Town council removes Looney Tunes Jesus artwork from prestigious prize exhibition

The image above is detail of Sydney, Australia artist Philjames's wonderful oil-on-lithograph painting "Jesus Speaks to the Daughters of Jerusalem." The Sydney Council has just removed the work from the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre where it was displayed as part of the prestigious Blake Prize exhibition, showcasing works by "local and international contemporary artists who explore spirituality and religion." — Read the rest

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