Crucified David Beckham interested in British police

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Painting by British artist Johnny Kotter depicting crucified footballer David Beckham has attracted the attention of British police, wrote on January 17 The Daily Mail. The painting titled "Do not listen to them, listen to me," admitted a certain appeal, which was connected police visits to the gallery Kotter.
After talking with the police, the artist took a picture, but intends to find out what kind of law he violated, holding her. "This painting is not directed against Christianity. Its purpose is to raise the question - whom we worship in the XXI century?" - Said the artist. Specifies that a complaint about a painting entered in connection with its "offensive" nature.

According to Kotter, the picture he exhibited in November 2010. Moreover, he claims that it contacted the British singer Boy George, who wanted to get a job. "Of course, there were complaints, but who admired this picture, it was much more", - said Cotter.
The theme of crucifixion often address not only artists but also musicians. For example, in 2000 the Russian artist Oleg Mavromatti arranged performance "Do not Believe Your Eyes", during which he was crucified on the cross. (Later in this connection against him opened a criminal case.) Moreover, the crucifixion - one of the permanent elements of concert performances of Madonna: singer appears on the cross during the song "Live to Tell".

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Originally Posted by "Eugene

For example, in 2000 the Russian artist Oleg Mavromatti gave a performance" Do not Believe Your Eyes ", during which he was crucified on the cross.

Do not mix the burgers with the flies.
Mavromati - it was a politically engaged an attack on Christianity, rather than an artistic experiment.