942 Views - Click for Gallery Dansk Magazine’s autumn 2008 spread is really beautiful. I love its well-executed chiaroscuro lighting and the shadowy sets, but most of all, I marvel at the religious iconography displayed by the publication. Fashion magazines and religious institutions have always had a very uneasy relationship. For the former, displaying overtly religious motifs on their publications increase the potential shock value incrementally and hopefully, they believe, sales will follow suit. As for the latter, well, they can always add to their long list of sins. Source: danskmagazine   Via: flickr

Offensive New Yorker Covers (GALLERY)

Obama Loves Osama

Presidential hopeful, Barack Obama and his wife are featured on an extremely controversial and bigoted cover on the new issue of the New Yorker magazine. Where do I begin? Everything about the cover screams…

Commercializing Religion (GALLERY)

The Pope is for Sale (and His Bobble Head)

"The pope is for sale," ntoes the New York Daily News. Pope Benedict XVI's imminent visit to the United States has unleashed a totally expected wave of commercialism. The article notes, "Memorabilia on…

Sexy Ads Upset the Pope (VIDEO)

Racy Equinox Fitness Ad

Sex has been used to sell for decades, but in recent years, some companies have really cranked up the raciness in their ads, raising a lot of controversy. That's the whole point of ads though; if it gets…

The Pope Cake and Other Biblical Delicacies (GALLERY)

I had no idea the Pope had his own cake. In fact, the company that makes it was commissioned to make it because it is the Pope's favorite dessert. Who knew? Who knew that there was a whole line of biblical…

The Pope Wears Prada

It's true. Pope Benedict XVI is a religious fashion icon. Newsweek reported that the Pope wears Gucci shades, Prada loafers. and has a penchant for designer clothing. The Vatican has not commented…

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