“Artists are like prophets”, “they are allies of God’s dream.” It is with this announcement that Pope Francis received this Friday in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican 200 contemporary artists from all over the world, the most distinguished in their fields, from music to architecture, from literature to fine arts. from painting to theater. Regardless of your beliefs or lack thereof. Among them were seven Portuguese: José Luis Peixoto, Pedro Abrunhosa, Vihls, Joana Vasconcelos, Gonzalo M. Tavares, Marta Braga Rodriguez and Rui Chavez. The meeting was dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the contemporary art collection of the Vatican Museums.
In a speech marked by symbolism, the Pope praised the role of art and artists as “watchmen”. “Art and faith cannot leave things as they are. Art can never be an anesthetic; gives peace, but does not lull conscience, keeps vigilant. Help see the light, shed light of hope on the darkness of humanity, individualism and indifference.
Author: Miguel Azevedo
Source: CM Jornal
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