“How did Francis Schaeffer’s work go from Jimmy Page’s back pocket to the hate-filled pulp of LaHaye, the spittle of Falwell?” wonders Jeff Sharlet in a wonderful review of a memoir by Schaeffer’s son Frank. “Instead of spouting Bible verses,” Frank writes, “Dad talked about philosophy, art and culture. Only when he had gained his listener’s interest would he slip in a more traditional ‘Jesus Saves’ message.” [New Statesman]
In yet another instance of burglary of Brazilian religious artifacts, thieves made off with a six-inch “priceless” seventeenth century statue from the Sao Bento Church. For religious art thieves, Brazil is the place to be, as “Brazil is a particularly rich source of religious art, because during the 17th and 18th centuries it was the only art form encouraged by the country’s devoutly Catholic rulers.” [Time magazine]
Meet Grigory Likhter: iconostasis maker. [NH Business Review]
Dubai-based Tamani hotels and resorts will show Islamic art. Alain Guernier, CEO of Tamani, said, “Tamani Hotels will be built around the principles of the beauty of Arabic and Islamic art and people who appreciate art will value Tamani as we project art in our interior design. We will showcase exclusive items made specifically for Tamani and our properties will be part hotel, part art exhibition.” [Arabian Business]
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