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Monday, April 27. 2009

Truth?

Anchoress emails:



This actually made me kind of sick.  I threw up a little in my mouth.  Please excuse the mass mailing...I think everyone should see it.  To me it's sick and sycophantic, but it is also so cowardly.  Insult the Christians, because you can, and never mind that we're still in Easter.

This makes me think less of Obama, who should have gotten out in front of this messianic talk, instead of silently encouraging it.  It speaks volumes about the artist, but Obama's silent consent also speaks volumes about him.













CAPTION:   "The Truth" by Painter Michael D'Antuono which will be unveiled on President Obama's 100th Day in Office at NYC's Union Square. (PRNewsFoto/NOAH G POP FAM)


Update: The artist changed his mind about doing that (see Dr X's comment below)

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All that's missing is some cow dung and urine. Then we can call it art.
#1 jappy on 2009-04-27 20:38 (Reply)
Is this a joke?
#2 Rattso on 2009-04-27 20:46 (Reply)
Well that's idiotic...maybe they should just quietly put it in Air Force One and buzz New York City. This administration is a joke.
#3 Jephnol (Link) on 2009-04-27 20:58 (Reply)
Unfortunately this administration is no joke, but they're doing all they can to make all Americans a joke.

It could also be seen as creepily prescient.
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#4 Meta on 2009-04-27 21:02 (Reply)
april fool's day has passed, hasn't it?
#5 opie109 on 2009-04-27 21:06 (Reply)
Molotov anybody?
#6 Stretch on 2009-04-27 21:13 (Reply)
Jappy ... You hit it right on the nose. This is truly unbelievable. If it's a joke, it's incredibly vulgar and insulting. If these idiots truly believe this, then they've crossed the line into true insanity. And there's no crossing back.

Disgusting.

Marianne
#7 Marianne Matthews on 2009-04-27 21:18 (Reply)
We actually have a Catholic priest here in Canton, MA that sees obama exactly like that and has preached about it from the altar.
#8 Judith on 2009-04-27 21:28 (Reply)
There's no teleprompter.
#9 Ron Hardin (Link) on 2009-04-27 21:49 (Reply)
Hey, I've got an idea. Let's, in the interest of [fairness, equal time, multi-culturalism](choose one), how about we place, along side this piece of crap, an image depicting Obama as Muhammad. Gee, I wonder how that would go over.
#10 Mike Dority on 2009-04-27 23:12 (Reply)
D;Antuono was an A.D. at DMB&B. It's hard to believe he didn't know that this would garner huge attention to his work:

NEW YORK, April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Painter Michael D'Antuono has cancelled the planned public unveiling of his latest work "The Truth" at NYC's Union Square Park on President Obama's 100th day in office due to overwhelming public outrage. The artist's decision was based in part on thousands of emails and phone calls; online blogs and other public commentary received in the first 48 hours following its release.

The painting which was first made public on Friday depicts President Obama appearing much like Jesus Christ on the Cross; atop his head, a crown of thorns. Behind him, the dark veil being lifted (or lowered) on the Presidential Seal. The photo was the most emailed picture on the web.

The artist insists that the work was intended purely as a political piece. "The religious reference was used metaphorically and not to insult anyone's religious beliefs. If that is the effect that my art has had on anyone, I am truly sorry," says D'Antuono.

Over the next several weeks, the artist hopes to make public much of the content received that helped shape his decision. He continues to welcome people's questions, comments and feedback at thetruth@dantuonoarts.com.

You can view some of his less controversial work at www.dantuonoarts.com
#11 Dr X on 2009-04-27 23:24 (Reply)
It would be interesting to know if the White House had anything to do with the artist's decision to cancel the opening. Most artists live for their fifteen minutes of fame.
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#12 Meta on 2009-04-28 10:04 (Reply)
Hold on with the complaints.
It's a work of art.
Plus it shows our current Messiah nicely groomed and wearing a tie as he hangs on the cross, a very respectful detail.
My only quibble is it should have been painted on velvet.
I love velvet and have a large collection of collie dogs painted on velvet.
#13 Brooksie on 2009-04-28 10:17 (Reply)
Do you hang your velvet art on the wall or use it as a bedspread?
Did you get it at an apple cider stand in the mountains? I think the artist should have used Day-Glo, myself, but what do I know.
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#13.1 Meta on 2009-04-28 10:31 (Reply)
Is that a flag pin?

Anchoress, how can this make you think less of Obama, have you not reached your depths yet?
#14 France on 2009-04-28 22:00 (Reply)
The middle of the road voter who voted in our latest batch of Marxists will soon grow tired of this stuff and vote the other direction..The more of this stuff that keeps getting produced is another vote away from Obama and the Progressives.. Keep it up!
#15 Ben on 2009-04-29 20:29 (Reply)

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