New York Art Show Shuttered After Bush Monkey Portrait

louth | anti-war / imperialism | other press Tuesday December 14, 2004 06:43 by Brian Vernon

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A portrait of President Bush using monkeys to form his image led to the closure of a New York art exhibition over the weekend and anguished protests on Monday over freedom of expression.

"Bush Monkeys," a small acrylic on canvas by Chris Savido, created the stir at the Chelsea Market public space, leading the market's managers to close down the 60-piece show that was scheduled to stay up for the next month.