It's an exciting time for fans of The Libertines - not only is their summer touring schedule taking shape after Carl Barat whips around the world with The Jackals, but now you can see a statue of Pete Doherty being crucified in a London church, which is odd.
The statue, titled 'For Pete's Sake' was originally made in 2008 by Doherty’s friend Nick Reynolds. Now, you can see it on display at London's St Marylebone Parish Church.
"When I created this work I saw Pete being crucified by the media and that provided the basis of my inspiration to make this piece," said Reynolds in a statement.
The piece will be shown among other depictions of the Passion of Christ, by artists including Paul Benney, Nasser Azam, Angelica Cayzer, Wolfe Lenkiewicz and Charlie Mackesy.
"Doherty’s battle with addiction and a self-destructive lifestyle have been well catalogued in the press throughout his career; today, having successfully completed rehab treatment in Thailand, Doherty seeks to live a new life free of the things which had nearly destroyed him," said The Revd Canon Stephen Evans of St.Marylebone Chruch, reports DIY.
"I hope that ‘For Pete’s Sake’ might help visitors to the exhibition stop and reflect not only Christ’s Passion and Resurrection and what this means but also to stop and reflect on what in their own lives leads to death or to life.”
This is the first time the marble sculpture has been on public view, and will be on display at St Marylebone Parish Church from 19 February until 17 March, before going on sale for £33,000.
Meanwhile, The Libertines' summer is taking shape. Not only is Pete Doherty on his way back to the UK after successfully completing rehab in Thailand, but they've been confirmed for a range of festivals including T In The Park and Ibiza Rocks.
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