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"Condom Pope" portrait rolls out for the public
Last month, I wrote a story about Niki Johnson's portrait of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI made from 17,000 condoms. Since then the art piece has garnered attention, praise and criticism from around the world.
The piece, called "Eggs Benedict," was installed at Portrait Society Gallery, 207 E. Buffalo St., and will be on display starting Thursday, April 11. The opening reception is from 6 to 9 p.m.
A second reception will be held on Friday, April 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. during Gallery Night. It will also show from June 6 to July 28 as part of a larger show.
"Eggs Benedict exists because I believe it is my responsibility as an able-bodied person living in our current cultural climate to incite further discussion about the direction our leaders point us in. As an artist, my thoughts manifest in my artwork best," says Johnson.
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fetlarpo | April 11, 2013 at 5:44 p.m. (report)
Only thing worse then this work is the naming of Remert Weakland on the Van Buren side of theSt. John's Cathedral. It is a shame we still honor the man who peddled pedophile priests around our great city.
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