On Religion: Canterbury Cathedral Graffiti Art Installation Draws Criticism

On Religion: Canterbury Cathedral Graffiti Art Installation Draws Criticism

The "Hear Us" exhibition added flashy decals to the columns, walls and floors of the iconic sanctuary, imitating the spray-paint art form common in alleys, road underpasses and urban neighborhoods.

The images even offered up some bold challenges, amidst the recent decision to add decorative graffiti inside Canterbury Cathedral, founded in 597.

This added tension to debates surrounding the Oct. 2 appointment of the Right Reverend and Right Honorable Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th successor to St. Augustine.

The "Hear Us" exhibition challenges the traditional views of the iconic sanctuary.

Author's summary: Canterbury Cathedral's graffiti art sparks debate.

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