This minimalist nativity set leaves the manger to your imagination

It's 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 aren't 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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