Painting triggers controversy in local art show
A Broward Art Guild exhibit titled “Controversy” created just that with the inclusion of a painting by Alfred Phillips that depicts President Bush being sodomized.
The show features art that makes social or political statements, but another artist in the show complained to Department of Cultural Affairs Director Mary Becht about the piece, the Sun-Sentinel reported May 27. Becht then contacted guild Director Susan Buzzi, and the piece was subsequently moved to a less prominent location in the show. Buzzi said Becht reminded her that the county contributes to the guild’s annual budget.
According to the article, Becht denied that she requested the relocation and said she only placed the call to discuss the guild’s policy on displaying explicit art.
The painting, titled “Yahoo!,” is now in a corner of the guild’s gallery, 530 N.E. 13th St., Fort Lauderdale. The show runs through June 13.
has anyone put the 'artist' in chair and forced him to watch gay porn? Oh it wouldnt be forcing him? I see.
It's pretty stupid and juvenile work, not particularly suprising or accomplished technically. Fits the anticipated template, and does nothing to "make one think." Since the show was entitled controversy, one suposes a well rendered respectful depiction of the ten commandments, or an anti abortion poster would accomplish much more along those lines. But it probably wouldn't be allowed if there is any public funding involved. Now that's "controversy".