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Thoroughly Modern Mary

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Rosie Goldsmith explores the power of the Virgin Mary in the modern world

logo for Thoroughly Modern Mary - Mary in Art
Thoroughly Modern Mary - Mary in Art

The Virgin Mary is one of the most celebrated muses in the world. Rosie Goldsmith investigates the power of Mary as a subject of art.

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Thoroughly Modern Mary - Mary in Cyberspace

Rosie Goldsmith, who has a life-long fascination with the Virgin Mary, explores her power as an apparition and in visions around the world.

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logo for Thoroughly Modern Mary - Mary in Politics
Thoroughly Modern Mary - Mary in Politics

Rosie asks whether modern Mary is a progressive or reactionary figure in society. Do governments in Mexico and the Philippines exploit her to keep the poor quiet and happy?

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Thoroughly Modern Mary - Mary in Religion

A pregnant Muslim student at Oxford enthuses about Mary's mother role and explains how she features in the Muslim faith.

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Thoroughly Modern Mary - Mary the Woman

Rosie Goldsmith explores the power of the Virgin Mary in the modern world.

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