Nick Hornby, “NippleJesus;” Mulholland, Cosentino, and newspaper clippings on Sensatin from Art in America;

Hornby
"NippleJesus," brought mixed feelings to Hornby, first he liked it, then he didn't, then he did again. This piece of art, then served it's purpose. It evoked questions and upsets in the eyes of it's viewers. This also brings up the issue of disclaimers for art works that are potentially offensive or disturbing. Should art, that is found in this way, have a warning sign or disclaimer that you must read before viewing the art? Would a disclaimer stray more viewers to not view the work or would it make them want to know why this was done the way it was? Some people are very sensitive and find things very offensive, therefore I think disclaimers and warnings for work that is put in this category should have those. What good does a piece of art do if it completely brings the public up in an up-roar? Unless that is it's soul purpose.

Mulholland
Mulholland brings up his issues with the exhibit, "Sensation." He talks about the private funding needed, and the disclaimers that should be used as well in the exhibit. Those controversial pieces were addressed before the public was allowed to view the pieces.

Consentino
Chris Ofili's works that were constructed with elephant dung, stirred the public when the exhibit took place in the Brooklyn Museum. "The Holy Virgin Mary," was among a few that were particually provoking to the viewers. Something that people found so upsetting is the fact that he used dung, or poop on an image of the Virgin Mary, a holy figure. These two things completely contradict themselves, and represent very opposite things. Ofili is even Catholic himself, which is a religion that values the Virgin Mary very highly. Why did he feel the need to express himself though dung? what provoked him to use that media? Also one who was raised in the Catholic church, unless he has fully denounced the religion, why whould he use dung on the Virgin Mary, and pornographic images in his works?

Sensation Reviews
The art in this exhibit got the attention of the public and these articles go on to talk about it. The artists in this exhibits already seem to be established and well known in England, where they find London reviews focusing on the controversial pieces. The Reviews from New York featured politicians and religious figures viewing and critiquing the art.