Art

March 06, 2024 12:57 PM MST
Art makes it easier to sense how personally the Savior loves us. Five artists, each with a distinct style, share how and why they paint Jesus.
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February 07, 2024 07:32 PM MST
“For me, art bolsters the written messages [of scriptures] and conjures up feelings and emotions that words alone can’t always.” 
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January 17, 2024 09:49 AM MST
Latter-day Saint artist Greg Olsen’s creativity hasn’t slowed down in the slightest. In fact, it seems to be picking up speed.
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December 12, 2023 07:30 AM MST
This week on the “All In” podcast, artist Greg Olsen talked about how the idea of Santa Claus can support the mission of Christ.
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Fun
November 28, 2023 08:00 AM MST
It's time to let the silver bells ring-a-ling and the jingle bells rock with some fresh new carols to add to your favorites.
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November 15, 2023 03:27 PM MST
"Can you imagine being there, witnessing this beautiful moment? What did they feel? What did they say to each other?"
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October 20, 2023 06:05 AM MDT
Artist Greg Olsen will be giving up the business side of his work, freeing up his time to create even more art.
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By  Kate Lee
September 18, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
“The Spirit was so strong as I painted. But immediately after I finished, I was overcome with shame and embarrassment.”
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August 23, 2023 10:00 AM MDT
Beautify your home with these art pieces that will help you feel closer to the Savior and won’t break the bank.
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By  Kate Lee
August 09, 2023 06:00 AM MDT
“Your light is needed. The adversary wants you to believe that you have nothing to offer. The world is always in our faces, telling us that we will never measure up, but this could not be further from the truth.“
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July 11, 2023 07:10 AM MDT
Starting July 6, 45 original Minerva Teichert paintings will be on display and open to the public at the Church History Museum.
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July 06, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
Kate Lee spent nine months working on a painting at the invitation of her stake president, and this particular piece took longer than most of Kate’s paintings. Here’s why:
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June 20, 2023 12:05 PM MDT
God promises that if we always remember His Son, Jesus Christ, we will have His Spirit to be with us. Here are 10 pieces of art to remind us of the Savior—His teachings, His atonement, and the hope for a new life He offers all of us.
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May 17, 2023 11:23 AM MDT
Yongsung Kim’s paintings depict a happy Christ and are inspired by his love for Jesus Christ.
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March 29, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
Wounded Vietnam vet JR Johansen knew his health was failing, yet he answered a call to paint missionaries who died while serving. Now, scores of portraits later, he’s brought healing to grieving families all over the world—and to himself.
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March 13, 2023 08:22 AM MDT
When we get distracted by our daily chores and checklists, these beautiful pieces of art can serve as a reminder to keep Christ at the center of our home and our lives.
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March 01, 2023 10:07 AM MST
Shelby Stroud travels to beaches and collects seashells for her portraits by hand—this one has over 25,000.
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February 27, 2023 01:56 PM MST
The winners of the Church History Museum’s 12th International Art Competition have been announced, and the artwork is breathtaking.
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January 11, 2023 06:00 AM MST
Both the new Come, Follow Me study manual and journal edition feature huge, beautiful art pieces on their covers, and the imagery that accompanies each week’s study material is no less inspiring.
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December 12, 2022 01:20 PM MST
The responsibility that rests with a religious painter is not something that Jorge Cocco takes lightly. Why do these paintings carry with them a greater meaning and significance?
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December 03, 2022 11:26 AM MST
Sarah Jane Wright believes childhood should be a more whimsical place—so she creates art for kids that captures the wonder of laughter, friendship, and faith.
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October 28, 2022 11:46 AM MDT
Artist Jenedy Paige knows a thing or two about strength; she’s competed on American Ninja Warrior four times. But the greatest strength in life comes from a relationship with Christ.
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October 19, 2022 11:12 AM MDT
New paintings from Jorge Cocco depict Jesus Christ as a healer, mediator, counselor, peacemaker, advocate, lawgiver and judge.
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October 13, 2022 02:43 PM MDT
Forbes writes, “Their stories are important reminders that while we can’t control every circumstance, we can control our actions [and] experience can fuel a more vibrant career than your younger self could have ever imagined.”
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October 03, 2022 10:17 AM MDT
Check out the first permanent, comprehensive, and searchable online database for Book of Mormon art.
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September 23, 2022 07:00 AM MDT
A new exhibit at the Brigham Young University Museum of Art is hoping to build theological bridges by exploring religious devotion, worship, and understanding.
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August 15, 2022 08:00 AM MDT
Fill your child’s room with art that will instill positive messages and remind them of the Savior’s love for them.
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Fun
August 01, 2022 07:00 AM MDT
The BYU Museum of Art recently asked people to pair stoic European art with modern Latter-day Saint grievances—and the answers have us in stitches.
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July 26, 2022 11:57 AM MDT
As NYC fashion photographer Kah Poon chases the perfect moment from behind his lens, he’s grateful for a faith that reminds him to look beyond his camera and see the bigger picture.
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July 25, 2022 02:00 PM MDT
As members of the Church, we strive to maintain the spirit of Christ in our homes. We adorn the walls of our homes with art and decor that reflects who we are and what we believe.
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June 20, 2022 03:05 PM MDT
For 20 years, Bloch’s masterpiece ‘Christ Healing the Sick at Bethesda’ has attracted visitors from around the world to BYU.
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June 07, 2022 02:12 PM MDT
The building will be constructed where the Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) is currently located and will house academic, gallery, and performance spaces for three departments.
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May 17, 2022 07:00 AM MDT
This year’s competition theme explores the gospel message that “all are alike unto God” and incorporates inclusion, diversity, community, and the redeeming love of the Savior, Jesus Christ for all humanity.
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May 13, 2022 12:23 PM MDT
Both in-person and online, see the iconic works of James Tissot, whose art was feature in Rob Gardner’s ‘Lamb of God.’
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May 05, 2022 09:49 AM MDT
His new ethnically diverse painting was bound for the DC Temple, but his toddlers had a last, unwanted addition to make.
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May 03, 2022 11:17 AM MDT
The Church is seeking to reflect the Church’s diverse global membership in the artwork that hangs inside temples.
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April 21, 2022 10:43 AM MDT
A Coca Cola font, the Trajan Column in Rome, and other inspirations have helped create the Church logo.
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March 09, 2022 03:08 PM MST
Nnamdi sculpts straight from the heart, and his story might change yours.
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March 07, 2022 10:02 AM MST
Displaying a picture of Christ in your home is an easy way to invite the spirit into your home and have a visual reminder of the Savior’s love.
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March 03, 2022 12:22 PM MST
See the facelift this iconic painting received, and learn more about its lasting impact on Latter-day Saints.
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March 01, 2022 11:24 AM MST
I hope these stories inspire you to place your trust in the greatest Artist of all.
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Fun
February 16, 2022 10:06 AM MST
With the push for at-home gospel learning, more and more gospel resources are being released for our little ones.
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January 13, 2022 05:00 PM MST
“These paintings interpret uncertainty: no sky or heavens, no progress, no front, no back, no future, no past. These are the feelings of the strangers.”
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December 22, 2021 10:53 AM MST
Each person featured on the cover of LDS Living magazine is a powerful, inspiring example of the many different ways Latter-day Saints are doing good in the world.
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November 23, 2021 09:06 AM MST
The Christus is now in storage and away from public view. Find out the plans for the statue, where you can see the Church’s other replicas, and more interesting facts.
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Fun
October 20, 2021 05:44 PM MDT
LDS Living has seen some impressive pumpkin carvings over the years. From an image of President Russell M. Nelson to temples and gospel art scenes, Latter-day Saints have no shortage of creativity when it comes to pumpkin carving.
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October 11, 2021 01:24 PM MDT
Stereotypical Latter-day Saint foods like Jell-O and funeral potatoes have become somewhat of a cliché, but photographic artist Daniel George has turned these traditional dishes into amazing works of art.
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September 27, 2021 03:53 PM MDT
The entryways of all meetinghouses are to display approved artwork depicting Jesus Christ. Some are old favorites, and some of them are less well known.
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August 30, 2021 04:07 PM MDT
Kenneth Hartvigsen, a curator at the Brigham Young University Museum of Art, invites listeners to slow down and “experience” the frustration, anticipation, and hope of Carl Bloch’s ‘Christ Healing the Sick at Bethesda.’
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Fun
August 24, 2021 06:35 PM MDT
Editor's note: This adaptation from Matthew O. Richardson's The Christus Legacy originally ran on LDS Living in 2015. During April 2020 general conference, President Nelson introduced the Church's new symbol, which includes a representation of Thorvaldsen’s marble statue, the Christus. This iconic representation of the Savior is well-known to Latter-day Saints, but it wasn’t always that way. Check out how this statue came about and how it eventually earned its fame in the Latter-day Saint world.
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July 14, 2021 05:44 PM MDT
Through his paintings, Walter Rane has brought new life to religious art for Latter-day Saints and invited countless viewers to deepen their faith.
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