‘Last Supper’ painting featuring nude Mata Hari removed from exhibition after protests

Supper at a Nunnery depicts Dutch exotic dancer Mata Hari, who was executed by French authorities during World War I on ...

Kochi Biennale venue shut after artwork depicting Christ’s ‘Last Supper’ triggers controversy

The controversy revolves around a painting by Kerala-based artist Tom Vattakuzhy, featured in the Biennale’s curated ...

Artist’s controversial ‘Last Supper’ painting withdrawn from Kochi-Muziris Biennale after protests

Following discussions chaired by the Sub Collector, the artist and Edam curator chose to withdraw the painting “out of respect for public sentiment and the interest of the common good”. The Kochi ...
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At India's top biennial, a painting referencing 'The Last Supper' sparks protests and backlash

Just weeks after opening in mid-December, India's top biennial, the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, was forced to close briefly ...
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Controversial 'Last Supper' withdrawn from India’s top exhibition

Artwork showed Dutch spy Mata Hari surrounded by nuns moments before her execution, replacing Jesus and his disciples ...

Syro-Malabar Church raises objections over alleged misrepresentation of ‘The Last Supper’ at Kochi Muziris Biennale

Syro-Malabar Church protests alleged misrepresentation of ‘The Last Supper’ at Kochi Biennale, leading to temporary venue ...
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‘Last Supper’ painting with nude Mata Hari removed from exhibition

Last Supper’ painting featuring nude Mata Hari removed from exhibition after protests - Artist says painting was not intended ...