Monday, November 16, 2009

Controversial Art

Piss Christ is a controversial photograph by U.S. artist Andre Serrano. It shows a small plastic crucifix supporting the body of Jesus Christ submerged in the artist's urine. Rumor has it the glass also contains the artists blood. The piece was a winner of the Southeastern Center for the Contemporary Arts "Awards in the Visual Arts" competition. Piss Christ is also used as a test case for the idea of freedom of speech.

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