In Florida, a new art exhibit called "Controversy" features 45 works that "generally make some kind of social or political statement." Artist Alfred Phillips' contribution to the show? A portrait of President Bush bent over an oil barrel, on the receiving end of a Saudi prince's vigorous exploratory drilling. We can't find any photos of the painting online, but apparently it was shocking enough to cause fellow artist to complain:
Everyone's A Critic
Everyone's A Critic
Everyone's A Critic
In Florida, a new art exhibit called "Controversy" features 45 works that "generally make some kind of social or political statement." Artist Alfred Phillips' contribution to the show? A portrait of President Bush bent over an oil barrel, on the receiving end of a Saudi prince's vigorous exploratory drilling. We can't find any photos of the painting online, but apparently it was shocking enough to cause fellow artist to complain: