Rome, Italy, Apr 18, 2011 / 12:49 pm
The destruction of an art display depicting the crucified Christ drenched in urine is being described by one Catholic art historian as “probably what the artist wanted all along.”
Art historian Liz Lev made her comments to CNA following an attack on the controversial work while on display in Avignon, France.
The art installation, created in 1987 by American photographer Andres Serrano and dubbed “Piss Christ,” had already been subject to weeks of protest by local Catholics. Demonstrations reached such a level on April 17 that some protesters broke into the gallery and attacked it with hammers and screwdrivers.
The image is now considered to be damaged beyond repair.