Five Faiths Friday (PHOTOS): Conceptualizing Faith
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By Tahlib
Can an image convey the power of faith, or can it merely hint at the mystery you are invited to discover? This week journalist Malcolm Browne died, and the world again fixated on his most famous/infamous image, "The Burning Monk". It was/is an image about faith-in-action. Others who have captured faith-in-action include: Nicollo Cosme, Barbara Krueger, Gavin Jantje and Anil Revril. [Interfaith links]
By Tahlib
Can an image convey the power of faith, or can it merely hint at the mystery you are invited to discover? This week journalist Malcolm Browne died, and the world again fixated on his most famous/infamous image, "The Burning Monk". It was/is an image about faith-in-action. Others who have captured faith-in-action include: Nicollo Cosme, Barbara Krueger, Gavin Jantje and Anil Revril. [Interfaith links]
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| Journalist Malcolm Browne, who photographed the 1963 "Burning Monk" died this week. |
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| Nicollo Cosme's Christian iconography engaged in the fight against AIDS |
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| Jewish artist-poet Barbara Krueger questions on faith filled a DC museum lobby. |
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| Gavin Jantje's painting at the Smithsonian cast our eyes toward the stars of our birth. |
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| Anil Revri's "Wall for Peace 2011" in DC returned our focus to politics and religion. |
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