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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Ross

Anger over ‘sacrilegious’ graffiti art installation at Canterbury Cathedral

“I think it’s sacrilegious” was one person’s response to graffiti-style artwork inside Canterbury Cathedral, with not all visitors to the Unesco world heritage site appearing to appreciate the new installation.

Brightly-coloured writing asking questions like “Are you there?” and “God, what happens when we die?” have been plastered on pillars and walls of the 579 AD-founded building, just days after Dame Sarah Mullally was revealed as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

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