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flag Protesters in Vienna demand removal of controversial religious art, sparking debate over artistic freedom vs. religious reverence.

flag On December 8, a protest rally in Vienna opposed the exhibition “Du sollst dir ein Bild machen,” featuring a crucified frog and a transgender Virgin Mary, with demonstrators calling the works blasphemous and demanding their removal. flag Organized by Austria’s TFP, the event drew international attention and a petition, while the Künstlerhaus defended the show as protected artistic expression, noting respectful engagement from visitors including clergy. flag Bishop Hermann Glettler praised the art as reflecting divine mystery in a wounded world. flag The crucified frog, previously controversial in 2008, reignited debate over art and religion, underscoring tensions between creative freedom and religious reverence.

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