The artwork of Corita Kent is part of the Vatican's Biennale pavilion, located within the Giudecca women's detention center in Venice. The exhibition "With My Eyes" utilizes the prison's chapel, cafeteria and corridors to display about ten artists' works. (Courtesy of the Corita Art Center)
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From blasphemous to blessed: Pope's Venice visit will spotlight Corita Kent's art

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In the 1960s, the Catholic cardinal of Los Angeles labeled the art of Corita Kent as blasphemous. But on Sunday, April 28, it will be given the spotlight by Pope Francis in a Vatican-organized exhibition.

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