The Art of Propaganda
"it becomes fact"oil on wood
Found an interesting post at Palm Beach Coast.com about selling the politics of hate and an exhibit called Political Circus by Jane Caputi : " The Sideshow: Hating Hillary, Baiting Barak & mocking McCain.
To see the video showcasing the tshirts and buttons stereotyping the candidates just
click on this link.
"“These artifacts indicate the resentment of some quarters of American society against any sharing of power with non-traditional groups, as well as a retrenchment and continuing reinvention of malicious stereotypes based on sex, race, religion, age, sexual preference and gender,” said Caputi. “It is essential to participate in and extend a public airing and discussion of these trends.”
"Curious George publisher may sue over T-shirt" depicting Obama as a monkey"
"Norman, who began selling the shirts late last month, has said they are not meant to be racist. He said he thinks the Illinois senator and the character "look so much alike."
"“These artifacts indicate the resentment of some quarters of American society against any sharing of power with non-traditional groups, as well as a retrenchment and continuing reinvention of malicious stereotypes based on sex, race, religion, age, sexual preference and gender,” said Caputi. “It is essential to participate in and extend a public airing and discussion of these trends.”
"Curious George publisher may sue over T-shirt" depicting Obama as a monkey"
"Norman, who began selling the shirts late last month, has said they are not meant to be racist. He said he thinks the Illinois senator and the character "look so much alike."
Comments
Thanks for being a creative and sane voice,
Karin
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
you are the featured artist this week at Top Artists' Directory :)
A tribute to the power of art & the image. Not sure what it says about our society though. Freedom of thought & expression apply to the cruel & hateful too. Certainly this is nothing new...politicians have been demonizing their opponents for centuries. The difference today is the power of the media. Thanks Corrinne for this post.
~MadSilence
And just why the heck does the whole world revolve around the almighty buck?
but yes paints cost money but then so does keeping the house warm and the body fed.
I think I might need a stiff one.
Thanks undaunted :)
Well colette, I will join you in a stiff one, but have you seen how much they cost lately LOL! Can't win eh!