August 26, 2011 will be a "Day of Penance", as declared by the Archdiocese of Manila dated August 16, 2011. This is in response to the "blasphemous" art exhibit presented in the "Kulo" art exhibit in the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) weeks ago.
According to reports, Archbishop Gaudencio Rosales of Manila said that they are encouraging Catholics to sacrifice on that day in penitence to the sins to Jesus Christ brought about by the malicious exhibit.
Quoted from his statements,
"For us Catholics and Christians, the offense goes beyond visual senses; it strikes into our souls"
As part of the "Day of Penance", Catholics are requested to sacrifice just for a day like fasting and praying in forgiveness of the sacrilegious acts made previously in the image of Christ.
Meanwhile, Mideo Cruz already apologized to the public regarding the religious scandal brought about by his Polytheism art.
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Mideo Cruz Statement in Polytheism Photos of Kulo Art Exhibit in Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
Mideo Cruz officially gave his apologetic statements regarding his "Polytheism" art photos and collage which was displayed in the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) art exhibit dubbed as 'Kulo' this month. (Read related article)
Mideo through an interview with a GMA 7 said,
Mideo through an interview with a GMA 7 said,
"I apologize if I have offended anyone. My artworks are to me, like a carpenter to his hammer, my tools to reexamine our public morals and ideals. In the end, I assume that my audience would exercise their logical decision-making to reject or accept the message or to sway them towards improving society"
"I apologize if I hold a contrary view to others but I honestly believe that providing a space for a different voice is necessary for mature society"
Mideo Cruz of CCP Art Exhibit 'Kulo' - Who is this Artist? (Picture)
Mideo Cruz, the man behind the controversial art "Poleteismo" in the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) earned negative reactions from Catholic groups this week.
This is after his controversial arts were posted in CCP "Kulo" exhibit which includes a wooden replica of male private parts in front of his face, a crucifix with a hanging and stretched condom, an image of christ with ink tear drops, among others.
University of Sto. Tomas (UST) through Vice Rector Pablo Tiong also criticized the works of Mideo Cruz. Quoted from the statements of Tiong,
"The University as an academic community and as a Catholic institution would also like to express that it is denouncing the sacrilegious or religious offensive art works included in the exhibit and all other artwork of similar nature. Moreover the said sacrilegious or religiously offensive artworks are nothing but a kind of artworks expected and or produced by unprofessional artist"
Mideo Cruz picture courtesy of Google
This is after his controversial arts were posted in CCP "Kulo" exhibit which includes a wooden replica of male private parts in front of his face, a crucifix with a hanging and stretched condom, an image of christ with ink tear drops, among others.
University of Sto. Tomas (UST) through Vice Rector Pablo Tiong also criticized the works of Mideo Cruz. Quoted from the statements of Tiong,
"The University as an academic community and as a Catholic institution would also like to express that it is denouncing the sacrilegious or religious offensive art works included in the exhibit and all other artwork of similar nature. Moreover the said sacrilegious or religiously offensive artworks are nothing but a kind of artworks expected and or produced by unprofessional artist"
Mideo Cruz picture courtesy of Google
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