St. Francis of Assisi’s reception of the stigmata, the wounds of Christ, at La Verna in Italy and its depiction by artists beginning in the 15th century is the focus of a National Gallery of Art exhibit.
Gallery Exhibit Explores St Francis’ Reception of Stigmata Read Post »
Time is running out for Catholics in the Johannesburg archdiocese to take part in the Mother of Mercy Marian Shrine slogan, logo and statue design contest. The project committee is inviting Catholics to submit an original drawing or logo design in accordance with the theme “Mary Mother of Mercy”.
Deadline Closing for Marian Shrine Logo Design Contest Read Post »
As a gesture of openness, cooperation and “cultural diplomacy”, the Vatican Museums have organised two joint art exhibitions with China.
Vatican, China Launch Joint Art Shows Read Post »
Fr Sean Collins CSsR, – Father Chris Townsend’s column on worthy and beautiful Catholic churches in South Africa was a delight to read, as well as raising a “moot point”.
Beautiful Churches – Here’s My Favourites Read Post »
How historical figures can be distorted was brought home to me while I was visiting the Prado Museum in Madrid earlier this year.
Art Can Distort Church Figures Read Post »
The Vatican Museums and the Vatican City governor’s office – which includes the gardeners – are involved in a five-year project to develop ecologically friendly cleaning agents and techniques to clean, restore and maintain the 570 works of art on display outside. Those works include fountains, statues and stone plaques.
Keeping the Garden Green: Vatican uses Essential Oils on Outdoor Art Read Post »
When Mother Joanna Jamieson went back to art school after more than 60 years in a Benedictine convent, she was likened by one British national newspaper to an “intergalactic time traveller” who hadn’t heard a record by the Beatles or seen a James Bond film.
British Benedictine, 82, Creates Mural to Capture Order’s Charisms Read Post »
A group of 16 artists from Durban have been experiencing their own sense of wonder at creation by trailing the 19th-century Trappist monks of KwaZulu-Natal.
Durban Artists’ Group Draws Inspiration from Trappists Read Post »
I’ve been thinking about how we in South Africa — like many other places —are struggling with what our churches mean and should look like. I’ve been thrown into this struggle in the last few years when I’ve become responsible for renovation and restoration projects that preserve and enhance our Catholic legacy.
Let Our Churches Be Works of Art Read Post »
