sentences:  The mixture of the sacred (Virgin Mary) and the profane (excrement and pornography) became a cause of controversy when the "Sensation" exhibition moved to New York in 1999.The City of New York and Mayor Rudolph Giuliani brought a court case against the Brooklyn Museum, with Giuliani describing the exhibition of Ofili's work as "sick" and "disgusting".Giuliani attempted to withdraw the annual $7 million City Hall grant from the museum, and threatened it with eviction.