Its that time of year when many people pull out their nativity sets to put up alongside a Christmas tree, but chances are most of them arent as simple as this design from French artist Émilie Voirin. The minimalist set is as barebones as possible: it consists of little more than a few wooden blocks, with names like Mary, donkey, and Baby Jesus printed on them. The characters have lost their features and colors for a modern appearance that could appeal both believers and atheists, says Voirin, whose work looks at traditional Catholic iconography in new ways. …
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