Artist Cancels Public Unveiling of Obama Blasphemy
Michael D'Antuono seems to have backed out of unveiling his blasphemous portrait of Obama as a Christ figure. It would seem that D'Antuono may have failed to consider fully the ramifications of using sacred imagery as he did. Please contact him and thank him for canceling tomorrow's unveiling. His email address is thetruth@dantuonoarts.com . Here's the press release: PRNewswire -- Painter Michael D'Antuono has canceled 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 ...