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Dijon Museum sees surge after Olympic ceremony over controversial painting

The museum in Dijon, France, has seen an unexpected visitor surge since the Olympic opening ceremony, as people flock to view a painting that might have inspired a contentious tableau criticized by some Christians and conservatives.






The museum in Dijon, France, has seen an unexpected visitor surge since the Olympic opening ceremony, as people flock to view a painting that might have inspired a contentious tableau criticized by some Christians and conservatives.

The July 26 opening ceremony for the Paris Games featured Celine Dion, a fashion runway show on a bridge, references storied moments in France's past and a parade of boats with flag-waving athletes on board.

But one scene raised the ire of some Christians and conservative politicians.

The critics said the performance resembled the New Testament scene of Jesus Christ and his apostles sharing a last meal before crucifixion – and that it mocked the faith of Christians.

The director of the opening ceremony, Thomas Jolly, and the Olympic organizers later clarified, however, that the... More from Daily Sabah


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Dijon Museum sees surge after Olympic ceremony over controversial painting

The museum in Dijon, France, has seen an unexpected visitor surge since the Olympic opening ceremony, as people flock to view a painting that might have inspired a contentious tableau criticized by some Christians and conservatives.






The museum in Dijon, France, has seen an unexpected visitor surge since the Olympic opening ceremony, as people flock to view a painting that might have inspired a contentious tableau criticized by some Christians and conservatives.

The July 26 opening ceremony for the Paris Games featured Celine Dion, a fashion runway show on a bridge, references storied moments in France's past and a parade of boats with flag-waving athletes on board.

But one scene raised the ire of some Christians and conservative politicians.

The critics said the performance resembled the New Testament scene of Jesus Christ and his apostles sharing a last meal before crucifixion – and that it mocked the faith of Christians.

The director of the opening ceremony, Thomas Jolly, and the Olympic organizers later clarified, however, that the... More from Daily Sabah


 



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