Commissioning: Revitalising the Church through Art?
In an earlier post, I drew our attention to the recent increase in church commissioning of the arts within the UK. This renaissance of…
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The Church: People and/or Building?
“Here is the church. Here is the steeple. Look inside and see all the people…” Church is one of those words that, I…
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Gargoyles, Grotesques, and the Paradox of Useful(less) Art
Why attach a normal gutter spout on a church when you can have one shaped like a dragon? Many Christians today would answer…
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Art Appreciation or Art Participation?
Each Sunday, I have the privilege of worshipping in a beautiful church building, surrounded by stained glass windows that image the Biblical narrative of…
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Machines for Living: Their Ongoing Impact
I recently watched Brick Lane, a film adaptation of the novel by Monica Ali. Set in the East End of London, the film (and…
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Innovative Theatre Spaces, Innovative Worship Spaces
As a result of the global recession, funding for artistic projects, communities, and individuals is being cut. Rather than killing the creative spirit, however,…
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