[ordinaryradical]

What an incredible irony that the world’s most regressive Islamic government buys a painting of Jesus by one of the world’s most famous artists; and that same government rules that, according to Islamic jurisprudence, a similar depiction of Mohammed would be a high crime worthy of severe punishment.

[Kranar]

There are no laws against depicting Muhammad in Saudi Arabia. Muslims frown upon depictions of prophets (including Jesus) because of its tendency to result in idolatry, but there is nothing criminal or illegal about it.

[abawany]

There was a DW documentary that I can't find now, which stated that art is a tax and dirty money shelter. Not sure if this was the case for buying a painting that 4(?) years ago was sold for ~130M and was now sold for ~500M.

[socket0]

It might be this one? Secluded treasures & tax incentives - The freeport system https://youtu.be/5bIGd3jcrS4

[abawany]

Thank you - that's exactly the one.

[notorandit]

If it's on sale, it's on sale!