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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Daisy Dumas

Artwork featuring Christ overlaid with Looney Tunes characters removed by Sydney council after threats of violence

Jesus Speaks to the Daughters of Jerusalem by artist Philjames
Jesus Speaks to the Daughters of Jerusalem by artist Philjames. The artwork was removed from Casula Powerhouse after triggering a barrage of criticism on Friday. Photograph: Supplied

A Sydney council has removed a “playful” artwork of Jesus Christ overlaid with Looney Tunes characters after a torrent of online abuse.

Sydney artist Philjames’ work, Jesus Speaks to the Daughters of Jerusalem, was removed from the Blake Art Prize exhibition at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre after fierce criticism was directed at the artist and gallery on Friday, just two days before the eight-week exhibition ended.

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