Russian icons are challenged by the Norwegian artist Steinar Christensen’s colorful photographs. The exhibition “The Divine Image” at The Museum for Religious Art in Lemberg, Denmark, juxtaposes a selection of the collection of Gallery Bodøgaards icons to mr Christensens photographs. The belief in the inherent divinity of Russian icons have been important for their design and attractiveness. Juxtaposing Russian icons to  contemporary photography creates an interesting dialogue on the authenticity of contemporary photography and art, and the reach for the divine. Museum for Religious Art, Lemberg, from 13th of March to 16th of May 2010.

To enjoy the entire Still life series by Steinar Christensen – click here. A review of the exhibition is published by Danish newspaper Kristeligt Dagblad. Another review of the Devine Image – by Mette Trolle Rassmussen from the Danish paper Kunstavisen.  Letter to the editor from Sten Abrahams, printed in Holsterbro Dagblad and Lemvig Folkeblad.