Harper and Ford, making sure you think the right way or no way
Artist Joel Richardson says the city has painted over a popular Dupont St. mural that it paid him $2,000 to create, an apparent misfire in Mayor Rob Ford’s war on graffiti.
A city spokeswoman says the railway underpass wall was returned to drab grey because Richardson’s artwork was unauthorized, uncommissioned, political and may have “referred to (Prime Minister) Stephen Harper.”
Modern (suburban fuelled) conservatism at work folks:
“There was some discussion that the mural referred to Stephen Harper. That’s the suggestion, that’s what it looked like to us.”
It's still a free country, so...Fuck Stephen Harper. Why you may ask? For the sheer joy of being able to, that's why.
A suggestion to the artists of this city, cover every wall with images of Harper and Ford (in Ford's case find a big enough wall will be a challenge). Bankrupt the city in graffiti removal alone.
Cause you know, nothing drives these people more crazy than a public message not approved by them or a corporation.
Conservatives may not be able to produce art, but even they recognize its power.
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