


Según el artista, la idea es "cuestionar a quién se venera en el siglo 21".Artist Mr Cotter who created the work said two police officers visited him and told him there had been a complaint that it was causing offence.
He agreed to take it down but was last night contacting police again to see under what law they acted.
Celebrity: David Beckham was chosen to investigate 'who we worship' in the 21st century, said the artist
He said: 'This is not an anti-Christian painting. The point of it is to question who we worship in the 21st century.
'Is it God or is it people like David Beckham or reality TV stars who get paid millions and are looked up to.
'I chose Beckham because he is a modern day icon and known the world over. I am commenting on the cult of modern day celebrity.
'Who do we really worship in the 21st Century? In fact the local vicar told me I have done more to open up debate in Folkestone on religion than anyone else for 30 years.
'I have had complaints but they are outnumbered by the people who have admired it.'
The painting has been on show since November. He said Boy George had been in touch to see if he could acquire the work.
The artist said: 'The painting appeared in my window the day I opened and I had a small doorstep protest, bibles pushed through my letterbox and various notes and letters condemning me and telling me to turn away from the devil.
'I have tried to explain its not a religious piece but a thought provoking piece of modern day art.'
A Kent Police spokesman said: 'Two officers visited the art gallery and explained there had been a complaint.
'When the owner said the work in question was due to be taken down at the end of the week it was decided no further action would be taken.'

‘Esta imagen de ostentación material ¡me hace reir! ¿Quién le dió el collar de perlas? ¿Por qué se lo está comiendo? y ¿ Por qué es tan hermosa ella?

2- 'I am intrigued by how Damien Hirst relates art and the sciences. The spot paintings look so simple yet are incredibly technical and somehow really draw you in.'
‘Me intriga saber cómo Damien Hirst relaciona el arte y las ciencias. Los lunares de colores se ven tan sencillos, y aún así, son increíblemente técnicos y de alguna manera te atraen mucho.’

3- 'I love the vibrant colours and the butterflies are just incredibly beautiful.'
‘Me encantan los colores vibrantes y las mariposas son increíblemente hermosas.’

4- 'This carpet of silver-wrapped candies that people are invited to take away and eat so the work slowly disappears is a really impactful commentary on illness and death. Sadly the artist died of an AIDS-related illness. It's really poignant.'
‘Esta alfombra de caramelos con envoltorio plateado que la gente puede tomar y comer para que el trabajo vaya desapareciendo lentamente es un comentario lleno de impacto sobre la enfermedad y la muerte. Tristemente, el artista falleció de una enfermedad relacionada al HIV. Es realmente conmovedor.’

5- 'This flower sculpture is incredible in its visual intensity, like a fairytale colour palette. I am always fascinated with how he mixes his traditional Japanese training and background with contemporary culture.'
‘Esta escultura de flor es increíble en su intensidad visual, como una paleta de colores de un cuento de hadas. Siempre me encuentro fascinada al ver cómo el artista mezcla su capacitación tradicional japonesa y su historicidad con la cultura contemporánea.’

7- 'Mark Bradford comes from LA. In this piece he takes trash, layers it, and creates beautiful abstract images.'
‘Mark Bradford es de Los Angeles. En esta pieza, toma basura, la pone en capas y crea imágenes abstractas hermosas.’

8- 'Who doesn't love a Prada shoe?! But seriously, a really interesting look at the meeting of art and high consumer culture.'
‘¿A quién no le encanta un zapato Prada? Pero en serio, una visión realmente interesante del encuentro entre el arte y la cultura de alto consumo.’

9- 'I love the freedom and the spirit this photograph portrays. The American cowboy, such an iconic image that Richard Prince has captured like no other.'
‘Me encanta la libertad y el espíritu que retrata esta fotografía. El vaquero americano, una imagen tan iconica que Richard Prince capturó como ninguno.’

10- 'I love the series of photographs where Sam explores the notions of weight and gravity.'

11- 'Christopher Wool's work is edgy, contemporary, graphic and compelling. His four letter word works are all visually so strong.'
‘El trabajo de Christopher Wool es arriesgado, contemporáneo, gráfico y absorbente. Sus trabajos de palabras de cuatro letras son todos muy fuerte visualmente.’

12- 'I was at Elton John's years and years ago and he had a beautiful piece of Julian's that I fell in love with and ever since I've been a collector. Julian is one of my favourites.'
‘Estaba en la casa de Elton John hace mucho muchos años y él tenía una hermosa pieza de Julian con la cual me enamoré y desde entonces soy una coleccionista de sus trabajos. Julian es uno de mis favoritos.’

13-'I find his work to be hugely inspiring.'

14-'It fascinates me how she uses the strong clown visual to try to expose underlying emotions behind the mask of their greasepaint.'
‘Me causa fascinación ver cómo utiliza la visual fuerte del payaso para tratar de exponer emociones que subyacen detrás de la mascara del maquillaje teatral’

15- 'I love this photographic image translated into tapestry, it has a beautiful sense of movement.'