Due to threats being received by the artists and CCP officers, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) closed the art exhibit "Kulo", Tuesday (August 9, 2011).
The controversial artwork photos and sculpture particularly the "Polytheism" of Medeo Cruz (UST) received negative criticisms from Filipino citizens.
Quoted from the statement of CCP,
"Due to numerous emails, text messages and other letters sent to various offficers of the CCP, and to the artists themselves, with an increasing number of threats to persons and property, the members of the Board of the Cultural Center of the Philippines have decided to close down the Main Gallery where the Kulo Exhibit is on display. This decision was made amidst controversy and deliberation by the Board as to what steps are necessary to avoid future similar incidents. The CCP shall continue to act as catalyst for free expression of Filipino artists. It thanks all those who have, in one way or another, contributed to the dialogue about art, and the different ways it affects society today."
Meanwhile, Medeo Cruz is not yet giving his official statements regarding the issue.
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Thursday, August 4, 2011
CCP Art Exhibit 'Kulo'- Irreligious Images or Just Art? Mideo Cruz' Polytheism Photos
3rd Update: Mideo Cruz, the artist behind the "Polytheism" in the "Kulo" art exhibit which was displayed in the Cultural Center of the Philippines and earned negative criticisms from several Catholic groups apologized to the public. Read his statements here.
2nd Update: CCP closed the Art Exhibit "Kulo" due to threats being received by the artists and CCP Officials. Read the article here
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Art Exhibit entitled "Kulo" is now in hot waters after several Catholic groups said that this is irreligious and blasphemous.
As reported by GMA News, Eric Manalang - President of Pro-life Philippines said,
"By Thursday afternoon, we will file a case if they do not stop the exhibit and if they do not also make amends because stopping is not enough. The damage has been done"
According to local news reports, the controversial art exhibit includes images and statues such as:
1. A wooden replica of male genital in front of Jesus Christ image.
2. An image of Christ wherein his eyes had been darkened by ink.
3. Crucifix with condom.
4. Religious pictures beside women underwear models.
5. Seated Christ statue with red ball on His nose and a semi mickey mouse ears.
Quoted from CCP website,
“KULÔ is a group exhibition at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Main Gallery showing until August 21, 2011. It was launched on June 17 on the occasion of CCP’s celebration of Jose Rizal’s 150th birthday. This exhibit was proposed to the CCP as the artists’ response to this important celebration, and makes the connection as well to the 400th year of the University of Santo Tomas."
The controversial artwork was created by Medeo Cruz of UST. (Read more about him and his artwork here)
Photos courtesy of Inquirer.net
2nd Update: CCP closed the Art Exhibit "Kulo" due to threats being received by the artists and CCP Officials. Read the article here
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Art Exhibit entitled "Kulo" is now in hot waters after several Catholic groups said that this is irreligious and blasphemous.
As reported by GMA News, Eric Manalang - President of Pro-life Philippines said,
"By Thursday afternoon, we will file a case if they do not stop the exhibit and if they do not also make amends because stopping is not enough. The damage has been done"
According to local news reports, the controversial art exhibit includes images and statues such as:
1. A wooden replica of male genital in front of Jesus Christ image.
2. An image of Christ wherein his eyes had been darkened by ink.
3. Crucifix with condom.
4. Religious pictures beside women underwear models.
5. Seated Christ statue with red ball on His nose and a semi mickey mouse ears.
Quoted from CCP website,
“KULÔ is a group exhibition at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Main Gallery showing until August 21, 2011. It was launched on June 17 on the occasion of CCP’s celebration of Jose Rizal’s 150th birthday. This exhibit was proposed to the CCP as the artists’ response to this important celebration, and makes the connection as well to the 400th year of the University of Santo Tomas."
The controversial artwork was created by Medeo Cruz of UST. (Read more about him and his artwork here)
Photos courtesy of Inquirer.net
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