John Lennon, Smithsonian Protests, and Steve Martin: All In The Name Of Art | Highlights This Week (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: All In The Name Of Art | Highlights This Week
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The merriment of the Thanksgiving holiday was short-lived and this week saw a lot of controversy in the artworld. From Leonardo's The Last Supper to David Wojnarowicz's ant-covered Jesus, from installing a camera in the head to buying an island for art, from Steve Martin's op-ed to remembering John Lennon, it's been a busy week on HuffPost Arts.

Highlights This Week 12/11
(01 of06)
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REMEMBERING JOHN LENNON: THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED. by Ethan RussellWHY IT'S HIGHLIGHTED: Photographer Ethan Russell remembers John Lennon through images on the anniversary of his death.
(02 of06)
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CONTROVERSIAL ARTWORK BANNED BY SMITHSONIAN, A TIMELINEWHY IT'S HIGHLIGHTED: The Smithsonian just couldn't win this week. They outraged conservatives with David Wojnarowicz's "A Fire In My Belly," then after the decision to censor the work they angered art supporters.
(03 of06)
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STEVE MARTIN RESPONDS TO 92ND ST Y DEBACLE WITH NY TIMES OP-EDWHY IT'S HIGHLIGHTED: Steve Martin responded to the Y debacle via an op-ed in the NY Times gracefully and with humor, per usual for him.
(04 of06)
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NYU PROFESSOR GETS CAMERA IMPLANTED IN HEAD FOR ARTWHY IT'S HIGHLIGHTED: An artist and NYU Professor had a camera implanted in his head for an art project, calling it his "3rd I."
(05 of06)
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PETER GREENAWAY SPICES UP LEONARDO'S LAST SUPPERby Kiša LalaWHY IT'S HIGHLIGHTED: Contemporary artist Peter Greenway took on Leonardo da Vinci's Renaissance masterpiece "The Last Supper," creating a fascinating sound and light art installation.
(06 of06)
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TOP 10 NYC HOLIDAY STOREFRONTS (PLUS 1 FOR GOOD LUCK)by Jacob SlevinWHY IT'S HIGHLIGHTED: Finally, something cheerier, Jacob Slevin takes us on a walking tour of New York's best holiday storefront displays.

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