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ARTDAILY At the Foot of the Cross, Robert Scott Duncanson, 1846, oil on canvas. DETROIT, MI.- The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) recently put on display a rare biblical painting by 19th century African American artist Robert Scott Duncanson. The painting was unknown to scholars of work by the internationally acclaimed artist until its discovery approximately five years ago in a basement at University of Detroit Mercy (UDM). The painting is owned by the Jesuit Community at UDM, and is on long-term loan to the museum. "When we found an old damaged painting in our basement a few years ago, I could never have imagined that today it would be hanging on a wall at the DIA, said Rev. Gary Wright, S.J., rector of UDM Jesuit Community and director, University Ministry, UDM. [ More ] 

ALPHA OMEGA ARTS By  TAHLIB NEW YORK---Last night, I attended a preview opening of " Reel Religion " (2009) a retrospective exhibition on films inspired by the bible (1898-2006) at the Museum of Biblical Art. AKA MoBIA, the contemporary museum is located on the Upper West Side and is unlike any other that I've ever imagined. It is the ultimate museum exploring the intersections of religious art with religious life. While I am still thrilled to have choosen living on the Upper East Side with its proximity of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoBIA could make me rethink that choice in the future. The exhibition originated at the Saint Louis Museum of Contemporary Religious Art in 2007, another of God's Art Museums that I never heard about but hope to visit one day soon.

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ALPHA OMEGA ARTS By  TAHLIB Cantebury Cathedral in England UNITED KINGDOM - Canterbury Cathedral is one of the oldest Christian churches in England and it continues to play a central role in English Christianity. Originally founded in 602 AD by St. Augustine, it still functions as the cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The Canterbury Cathedral is well known for it an exceptionally beautiful and well-preserved medieval glass windows and interesting biblical subjects. The Presentation of Christ at the temple is one such story. This is the usual form of the scene, with Mary handing the Christ Child across the altar to St Simeon. But note the long candles held by the figures on each side, which reflect the liturgical celebration of this event on Candlemas .