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Selfridges Jesus

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On Oxford Street in London, he presides over all that is Expensive, Superficial and fashion-related. Sent over by the mayor of Rio, one wonders about the significance of the real Christ the Redeemer statue compared with this consumer-driven 14 metre high replica. It’s certainly interesting. (One blogger notes, will we see a statue of Mary that cries soya milk at Starbucks?)

Written by kimgilmour

May 12th, 2004 at 6:26 pm

Posted in London Life