A controversial art exhibition in the Philippines pairing religious icons with phallic symbols has been forced to close after the president intervened.
The exhibition - which features a crucifix with a model penis attached - has provoked outrage in the mainly Catholic country.
President Benigno Aquino said the show, which launched in June, was offensive.
A day earlier former first lady Imelda Marcos joined the growing protest over the exhibition.
She said Mideo Cruz's exhibition at Manila's cultural centre had "desecrated" something sacred. More...
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The exhibition - which features a crucifix with a model penis attached - has provoked outrage in the mainly Catholic country.
President Benigno Aquino said the show, which launched in June, was offensive.
A day earlier former first lady Imelda Marcos joined the growing protest over the exhibition.
She said Mideo Cruz's exhibition at Manila's cultural centre had "desecrated" something sacred. More...
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