George Condo's exploration of religious themes, particularly through his representations of Christ, is a notable aspect of his broader engagement with the intersections of contemporary culture, historical art traditions, and personal expression. In 2008, Condo presented an exhibition titled "Christ: The Subjective Nature of Objective Representation" at Luhring Augustine in New York. This exhibition highlighted his interest in the iconography of Christian religious painting and its capacity to provoke debate around the notion of "Objective Representation."

Condo's work in this domain reflects a deep engagement with the history of religious art, abstracting and reinterpreting traditional Christian imagery to explore the potential for a truly objective religious experience. This approach mirrors broader themes in Condo's art, where he frequently dismantles and reassembles familiar visual languages to question their underlying assumptions and meanings. The exhibition posed critical questions about the nature of religious representation and the possibility of accessing a form of objective truth through the abstraction of religious painting, a topic that has resonated throughout art history from the Early Byzantine era to the Renaissance and into contemporary adaptations​ (Luhring Augustine)​.

Condo's interest in religious and Christian themes is part of a larger conversation within his work about the role of art in society and the individual's relationship to broader cultural and spiritual narratives. His paintings often incorporate elements of satire, surrealism, and psychological exploration, creating complex narratives that challenge viewers' perceptions and invite deeper contemplation of familiar themes and figures​ (Home)​.

Through exhibitions like "Christ: The Subjective Nature of Objective Representation," George Condo contributes to an ongoing dialogue about the power of art to both reflect and reshape human understanding of the sacred and the profane. His work encourages a reevaluation of how religious iconography can be understood and experienced in the modern world, underscoring the enduring relevance of these themes across time and culture.