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Leon Ferrari Obituary
The 92-year-old Ferrari was buried Friday in his native Buenos Aires, where he did his most provocative work. His most memorable piece may be a Christ figure crucified on the wings of a U.S. jet fighter during the Vietnam War. Later, his colleges mixed images of Adolph Hitler and Argentina's military junta with figures from the Roman Catholic Church.
The Buenos Aires archbishop who is now Pope Francis called Ferrari a blasphemer after he put statues of the Virgin in a blender, little saints in baby bottles, and Christ figures in a toaster to criticize how religion is fed to the masses.
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The Old Politician
Nicholas Wolfsn
August 8, 2013
Leon you are one of the greats. Rest in peace. La lucha continua!
July 28, 2013
Please accept my sincere condolence.I know it can be hard losing a loved one .However, God will be there for you.( Isaiah 57:15)
Adriana Torres
July 28, 2013
Gracias Maestro por dejar luz eterna...
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Roberto Varea
July 28, 2013
Mi mas sentido pésame a la familia del Maestro León Ferrari. Me lo imagino caminando por fantásticos paisajes con Virgilio, y todos los hombres y mujeres transcendentes a los que entonces Dante y ahora nosotros, sabemos merecedores de inmortalidad, aunque no de un pa®aíso al que el nunca le hubiera interesado entrar. Su obra y su memoria vivirán por siempre en donde se cultive la conciencia, la belleza y la solidaridad.
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Matthew McGuire
July 28, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Judy
July 27, 2013
My heart goes out to Leon Ferrari's family. Please find comfort in Eccl 9:5 where we read that our loved ones who have died are peacefully asleep.
Ivy
July 27, 2013
God Bless You Sweet Soul. And Thank You !
Reed
July 27, 2013
My condolences to the Ferrari family, I know Mr Leon Ferrari try to fight injustices, now Christ Jesus will take care of him and all of our injustices under the kingdom of God. Matthew 6:9,10.
Harris
July 27, 2013
Please know that the God of all comfort is with your family and will help you to endure the temporary loss of your loved one and his talents. (Romans 15:5)
Deana R.
July 27, 2013
Ferrari family: Sorry for your loss. Praying that the God that gives peace & comfort be with all of you.
Denise
July 27, 2013
My sincere sympathy to the Ferrari family and friends. At this sorrowful time, may all seek comfort in prayer. Psalms 65:2
april
July 27, 2013
Please accept my sympathies. May all be comforted by the wonderful promise: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and DEATH will be no more. Neither mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
EDWIN NEWMAN
July 27, 2013
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES.............MAY HE REST IN PEACE ...GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY.................
Dwayne Bickham
July 26, 2013
in God's care rest in peace
July 26, 2013
Please accept my sincere condolence.death was not a part of God's arrangement.That is why He made provisions through his Son JESUS CHRIST.Hold on to that promise...1co.15:20-22......dee
Facundo Correa
July 26, 2013
La vida de un hombre que transformo el mundo se transforma en legado. Gracias por la belleza, el humor y la lucha.
July 26, 2013
May the family accept my condolences during this difficult time.
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