And in New York, an art exhibition featuring a portrait of President Bush has been removed from Chelsea Market after complaints from the market’s owners. The New York Times reports the painting by 23-year-old Christopher Savido appears to be a likeness of the president but viewed up close reveals the portrait is in fact chimpanzees swimming in a marshy landscape. Savido said “I came to New York to express myself. I would never have expected this censorship to happen here. I really feel powerless.”
NYC Gallery Removes Bush “Portrait” From Exhibit
HeadlineDec 14, 2004