Does Art Have Limits? Greek Artist’s Portrayal of Christian Icons Sparks Controversy

Athens Museum Removes Artworks Vandalized by Far-Right Lawmaker

The National Gallery–Alexandros Soutsos Museum in Athens decided to remove four damaged artworks by Greek artist Christophoros Katsadiotis from a group exhibition less than a week after a far-right politician pulled them off the wall and damaged them, alleging blasphemy. In a statement, the museum said the decision was made for “the safety of the [museum], the artworks, the employees and the visitors, as well as the restoration of the smooth fun…

The legislator damaged four works of art by Christopher Katsadiotis.The aggression sparked an intense debate about freedom of expression and the boundaries between art and religion.

The works were removed with the consent of the artist.

Does Art Have Limits? Greek Artist’s Portrayal of Christian Icons Sparks Controversy

A conservative party MP vandalized works by a Greek artist, accusing him of blasphemy and distorting Christian icons. The engraving “St. Christopher” by Christoforos Katsadiotis. Credit: AMNA A recent act of vandalism by a member of the Greek Parliament, targeting works by a Greek artist exhibited at the National Gallery has sparked heated controversy in both political circles and social media. Following the incident, the works of artist Christo…

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SYRIZA - PS points out that "the New Democracy government's executive branch is once again taking a position on the wrong side" on the occasion of the removal of the works from the National Gallery