ِALBAWABA - Iranian author and editor-in-chief of the New Vision Center for Strategic Studies in Iran, Mohammad Ali Sanoubari, has produced a striking piece of art called "The Last Supper" that depicts the downtrodden children of Gaza.
Drawing inspiration from the Renaissance masterwork of Leonardo da Vinci, Sanoubari's artwork considers the predicament of Gaza's young within a modern framework.
The recent episode at the Paris Olympics, when an ugly representation of Jesus Christ provoked enormous uproar, makes the poem more relevant. In addition to paying homage to the original artwork, Sanoubari's reinterpretation offers comments on the continued difficulties that children in conflict zones confront.
In the Paris 2024 Olympics' Opening Ceremony has sparked criticism due to its portrayal of "The Last Supper." Drag performers recreated the famous religious scene during the July 26 event, which sparked strong criticism from some viewers.
The celebration featured a reworking of the well-known picture "The Last Supper," which depicts Jesus Christ and his apostles, as a tribute to Paris's illustrious art scene. Religious audiences, however, took issue with the portrayal's inclusion of drag queens and other performers. Many denounced what they saw as a demeaning parody of a revered Christian symbol on social media.
Bipartisan reactions have been observed to the ceremony. A tweet calling the event "SATANIC" and accusing the Olympics of ridiculing Christian customs was among several who found the representation upsetting.
Far-right French lawmaker Marion Maréchal and Tesla CEO Elon Musk denounced the image as demeaning to Christians. Some viewers have responded to the scandal by calling for a boycott, claiming on social media that the event mocks religious symbols. Harrison Butker, an NFL player, expressed his disapproval of the act by citing scripture.
