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The X post by Nikola Rikanović features a video that juxtaposes the famous painting "Christ of Saint John of the Cross" by Salvador Dalí with images of a cross floating on water, symbolizing a religious and historical narrative. The video includes references to significant figures and events, such as Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, suggesting a connection between religious symbolism and national commemoration.
The video incorporates elements of contemporary politics and culture, including images of Elon Musk labeled as "President of Mars" and scenes from the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, indicating a blend of futuristic aspirations and recent historical events. This juxtaposition may aim to provoke thought on the intersection of technology, politics, and spirituality in modern society.
The post is linked to Rikanović's proposal to place a "twin" cross in Pennsylvania, in collaboration with the Butler Institute of American Art, as part of the 250th anniversary celebrations. This project, inspired by a previous installation on the Danube, seeks to symbolize divine presence and salvation, aligning with the theme "JULY 4th 2026," and reflects a broader initiative to mark this milestone with religious and artistic significance.
The X post by Nikola Rikanović features a video with frames of Pope Francis and a unique cross design, which is also shown submerged in water, symbolizing a connection to a significant event or theme related to the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.
The cross in the video is linked to Rikanović's project of placing a similar cross on the Danube in Novi Sad on July 13, 2025, to mark the first anniversary of an assassination attempt on President Trump, indicating a broader symbolic gesture of divine presence and salvation.
Rikanović's intention to place a "twin" of this cross in Pennsylvania, in collaboration with the Butler Institute of American Art, suggests an effort to integrate this symbol into the national commemoration of the U.S. Semiquincentennial, aligning with the theme "JULY 4th 2026" and reflecting a blend of religious and historical significance.
The X post by Nikola Rikanović features a video comparing the pectoral crosses of Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill, with a focus on their designs and symbolic meanings, possibly highlighting differences in religious traditions or personal significance.
The video includes a sketch of Donald Trump with a bloodied face, which may reference the assassination attempt on July 13, 2024, and could suggest a narrative linking religious symbolism with political events or figures.
Rikanović's associated project involves placing a "twin" of a water cross, originally placed on the Danube in Novi Sad, in Pennsylvania for the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, aiming to symbolize God's presence and salvation, potentially in collaboration with the Butler Institute of American Art.
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