Political artists awakening in unprecedented numbers

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Posted on Sat, Oct. 02, 2004

Political artists awakening in unprecedented numbers

PAUL CHAVEZ

Associated Press


SANTA MONICA, Calif. - President Bush during this election season has unwittingly become a muse for a growing number of artists who have used the war in Iraq and the upcoming presidential election to make political statements through their craft.

Painters, sculptors, graffiti artists, guerrilla poster makers and aspiring artisans alike were featured at an art exhibition at Track 16 Gallery in this politically liberal beach city. The more than 350 people who showed up Friday night snatched up political posters, stickers and postcards created by famous artists, such as veteran guerrilla poster artist Robbie Conal, as well as the obscure.

Political art, most relying on turns of phrase, lined the walls of the gallery during the "Put Up or Shut Up" exhibition. A long line stretched from a booth where artwork was being handed out for free.

Artists displayed, or themselves handed out, fliers, stickers and posters that read: "Iraq Is Not Vietnam, It's Worse," "Vote No To: Greedom & Demockery," "Fear Is Our Gross National Product," and "Elect A Madman, You Get Madness."

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