Carol Deutsch

Artist’s Photos of Gay Men with Muhammad Masks Censored, Pres. Bush to Receive Bible Illustrations, M.F. Hussain to Create 99 Islamic Works / (Above) How is Islamic art effecting the lives of New Yorkers and is helping to bridge the gap between people of different faiths, from Beyond the Headlines. More problems are arising between Dutch artists and Muslim critics. This time, Sooreh Hera (a pseudonym) has photographed gay, nude men wearing Muhammad masks. She is in hiding, and the images have been removed. [Times, UK, HT: artforum] On a trip to Yad Vashem, Pres. Bush will receive a replica of Carol Deutsch’s illustrated Bible. The Pope received similar gifts. [European Jewish Press, Jerusalem Post] M.F. Husain, 92, could easily retire without being called a quitter. Instead, he has earned a commission from the wife of the Emir of Qatar of 99 (for God’s 99 names) paintings in a series called “History of Arab Civilization” for the new Museum of Islamic Art in Doha. [The Art Newspaper]

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