"Martyrs" at St. Paul's Cathedral London by Bill Viola
UNITED KINGDOM---Martyrs are finally getting a little press with new art at London’s storied St Paul’s Cathedral – just not explicitly Christian martyrs, nor are they “honored” exactly … but they do use the word “Martyrs” in the title, and that’s a start! American media artist Bill Viola just installed a permanent video quadriptych on the theme of “martyrdom” for the magnificent (1708) structure, which is the locus of all things officially Christian in Britain. Unfortunately the video is barren of any Christian content, not one of the unfortunates so savaged wears even a miniscule cross. Perhaps I’m being petty, and the lack of any specific faith is an appeal against the martyrdom, universally. [link]
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