A new exhibition Icons of the Incarnation by Sophie Hacker is to open at Leicester Cathedral on Wednesday 12 August at 8pm. The exhibition consists of nine stunning works by Sophie Hacker inspired by Olivier Messiaen's La Nativite du Seigneur and the opening night includes a champagne reception, illustrated talk and film by Sophie Hacker herself. The evening will also include a performance by Leicester Cathedral’s Assistant Organist Simon Headley of three movements from La Nativite du Seigneur. Tickets £7 on the door (includes refreshments). There will also be talk on and performance of Oliver Messiaen's music on Tuesday 18th starting at 7pm. The exhibition will then be open daily between Thursday 13 until Sunday 23 August.
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Monday, 10 August 2009
Icons of the Incarnation at Leicester Cathedral
A new exhibition Icons of the Incarnation by Sophie Hacker is to open at Leicester Cathedral on Wednesday 12 August at 8pm. The exhibition consists of nine stunning works by Sophie Hacker inspired by Olivier Messiaen's La Nativite du Seigneur and the opening night includes a champagne reception, illustrated talk and film by Sophie Hacker herself. The evening will also include a performance by Leicester Cathedral’s Assistant Organist Simon Headley of three movements from La Nativite du Seigneur. Tickets £7 on the door (includes refreshments). There will also be talk on and performance of Oliver Messiaen's music on Tuesday 18th starting at 7pm. The exhibition will then be open daily between Thursday 13 until Sunday 23 August.
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Why artists can't resist the lure of Christianity
In today's Guardian, Mark Lawson discusses why artists can't resist the lure of Christianity. He notes that "Christian iconography still has a powerful presence in contemporary culture: at a time when churches have almost no political power".
Related to this, it is worth noting that although the Royal Mail presents Pantomime as the theme for this year's Christmas stamps, they are also offering the Madonna & Child stamps first produced last year. The website states that "these beautiful stamps feature classic paintings from the 14th and 19th centuries and reflect a more traditional view of Christmas". Do ask for them specifically when you buy your stamps, as it will encourage the Royal Mail to continue to offer an option for those who hold a "traditional view of Christmas".
Related to this, it is worth noting that although the Royal Mail presents Pantomime as the theme for this year's Christmas stamps, they are also offering the Madonna & Child stamps first produced last year. The website states that "these beautiful stamps feature classic paintings from the 14th and 19th centuries and reflect a more traditional view of Christmas". Do ask for them specifically when you buy your stamps, as it will encourage the Royal Mail to continue to offer an option for those who hold a "traditional view of Christmas".
Friday, 18 April 2008
Dawkins - and the Doctor and the art critic
Just had to blog this news item that combines a defence against secularism in art (from a non-Christian), Richard Dawkins, and Doctor Who!
The writer defends Christian art - and the Bible as literature - against attack from leading humanists such as Dawkins. He says: "we should celebrate the Christian legacy in western art and society - and stop the Dawkins army from denying us the possibility of drawing inspiration from faith to create the art of the future".
The Doctor Who angle is the news that Professor Richard Dawkins is to appear in the current series as himself. The article pointed me to Outpost Gallifrey, described as "the most popular Doctor Who fan website on the Internet and homepage of online Doctor Who fandom".
The writer defends Christian art - and the Bible as literature - against attack from leading humanists such as Dawkins. He says: "we should celebrate the Christian legacy in western art and society - and stop the Dawkins army from denying us the possibility of drawing inspiration from faith to create the art of the future".
The Doctor Who angle is the news that Professor Richard Dawkins is to appear in the current series as himself. The article pointed me to Outpost Gallifrey, described as "the most popular Doctor Who fan website on the Internet and homepage of online Doctor Who fandom".
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