A painting by artist Michael D’Antuono which is now on display in Boston called “Truth” is causing quite a bit of controversy which is probably just what it was intended to do. The painting was supposed to be displayed near New York City’s Union Square a couple years back, but the exhibition was cancelled because there was too much uproar from people who say it’s blasphemous. From the artist:
“I always regretted cancelling my exhibit in New York because I feel my First Amendment rights should override someone’s hurt feelings. We should celebrate the fact that we live in a country where we are given the freedom to express ourselves. The crucifixion of the president was meant metaphorically. My intent was not to compare him to Jesus.”
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I understand his point, but c’mon..who else would people automatically associate this painting with? Tupac?! Jesus is the originator of this, so people are definitely going to see the similarity in the painting…