RELIGIOUS ART | NEWS OF WEEK

ALPHA OMEGA ARTS
By TAHLIB, Curator

Christians find healing power in the crucified Christ, a story often painted by Flemish masters. Tibetan Buddhists find healing power in the White Tārā, a goddess who heals at the source of disease. My mom finished the half-way point this week in eight weeks of Chemo treatments for breast cancer. Through her strong faith, our constant prayers, and her doctor's great care she's doing well. That's why "Flemish Tara" (above) by Jamex and Einar de la Torre is our NEWS OF WEEK.

In other religious art news from across the USA, and around the world:

• Buddhist Art of Week: Buddhist monks draw beautiful circles to destroy later [More News]
• Christian Art of Week: The "Lost Gospel of Jesus's Wife" is back in spotlight [More News]
• Hindu Art of Week: The elephant is venerated in India, but also poached [More News]
• Islamic Art of Week: Shirin Neshat fights negative Arab stereotypes with art [More News]
• Jewish Art of Week: Israel Antiquities Authority to display objects in D.C. [More News]

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