Another religious-themed art show in Russia sparks protest & threats

THE MOSCOW TIMES
By Alexander Bratersky

Edgy art, like this piece from an earlier show, is a Gelman hallmark.

RUSSIA - A religiously themed art exhibition organized in Krasnodar by a prominent patron of the arts has sparked a flurry of protest from activists and even a fake bomb threat, despite being supported by a senior Russian Orthodox Church official. The Icon Expo, put together by Marat Gelman, features works by several contemporary artists — some devoutly religious and others atheists — that aim to show modern icon painting that differs from the traditional style of Russian orthodoxy. [link]