Let’s set the record straight. The so-called “freedom of art” they invoke to justify the insults against the Virgin Mary and the Saints of Orthodoxy in the Greek National Gallery is nothing more than a myth, Exposing the Hypocrisy of “Freedom of Art”. Exposing the Hypocrisy of “Freedom of Art” – a convenient excuse to throw Christianophobia terminology cancel culture and intolerance against Orthodoxy in the faces of those who believe and baptize it as “creation”. This is not art, it’s a challenge, and a cheap one at that. But, most of all, it is PROPAGANDA!
- Freedom is not lawlessness
They say “freedom of art”, but where is the limit? Your freedom stops where my public domain offence begins. The National Gallery of Art is not your living room to do whatever you like. It’s a public space, paid for by our tax dollars, and it must respect the values and beliefs of millions of Orthodox. If you want to shock, go do it in a private gallery-not on my dime.
- Art should inspire, not humiliate.
True art elevates the spirit, inspires, and provokes thought. This one? It just steps on sacred symbols to get attention. It’s not creation, it’s destruction. If all you have to show for it is hubris against the Virgin Mary, then you’re not an artist-you’re a provocateur with a bad sense of humor.
- The hypocrisy of “progressives”
The leftists who defend this “freedom” are the same ones who cry out for cultural sensitivity when it comes to other religions. If anyone dared to “tease” Muhammad in such a work, the gallery would have been burned down by now. But when it comes to Orthodoxy, suddenly freedom becomes unlimited. Double standards hypocrisy of woke culture.
Lets us also remind people of Markos Seferlis WHO is a renowned Greek comedian, actor, and writer, celebrated for his extensive career in theatre and television spanning over 30 years.
In 2018, Seferlis became involved in a legal dispute with journalist Elena Akrita. Akrita published an opinion piece in the newspaper TA NEA, critiquing Seferlis’s suitability for performing at the prestigious Palas Theatre. She argued that his comedic style often included elements of xenophobia, homophobia, body shaming, and offensive language towards minorities and vulnerable groups. In response, Seferlis filed a lawsuit against Akrita, the newspaper’s owner, and its director, seeking compensation of €100,000 from each party, claiming the article was defamatory and had psychological implications for his child.
In April 2022, a Greek court ruled in favour of Seferlis, ordering Akrita to pay €8,000 in damages. This verdict raised concerns among press freedom advocates, who viewed it as a potential threat to free speech and journalistic critique.
This incident highlights the ongoing debate in Greece regarding the balance between artistic expression, public critique, and the boundaries of free speech.
- Attack on our heritage
This is not just a “work of art”. It is part of a larger agenda to dismantle our cultural and religious identity. The National Gallery should be celebrating our heritage, not denigrating it. When you put the Virgin Mary and the Saints in the crosshairs, you don’t just provoke; you strike at the heart of Orthodoxy and our history.
- Wake up, it is not innocent
Don’t buy into the fairy tale that “it’s just art.” It’s another step down the slippery slope of deconstructing our values. Today they insult the Virgin Mary, tomorrow they will tell you that your faith is old-fashioned and should be banned. The National Gallery is no place for such games.
Freedom of art is not a blank check to insult what is sacred to some. It’s time to come clean: this is not progress, it’s blasphemy on canvas.
