"Canterbury Cathedral has drawn the attention of some unexpected critics for its unconventional new art installation. Featuring graffiti-style stickers answering the question "What would you ask God?", the display intends to creatively broadcast earnest questions of faith, but some think the installation is in poor taste. While graffiti fonts will always be divisive thanks to their historical connection with vandalism, views have shifted over the decades as street art has become a legitimised genre of contemporary design."
"The "Hear Us" installation was created as a collaboration between "marginalised communities" and a team of artists, featuring questions like "Are you there?", "God, what happens when we die?", "Why did you create hate when love is by far more powerful?". The bold graffiti lettering is printed on removable stickers, so as not to leave lasting damage to the building."
Canterbury Cathedral mounted a graffiti-style sticker installation asking visitors "What would you ask God?". The project, titled "Hear Us", involved collaboration with marginalised communities and artists and displayed probing faith-related questions. The stickers use bold graffiti lettering but are removable to avoid permanent harm to the historic building. The juxtaposition of modern street-art aesthetics and ancient religious architecture generated widespread reaction, including descriptions such as "an underground car park in Peckham" and "childish crap." High-profile criticisms came from figures including US Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk, prompting global conversation about public art and taste.
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