Check it out| Oct 7

Posted on by artdailyvancouver

Image Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/10/07/photos-the-colorful-world-of-hong-kongs-protest-art/

Some interesting stories from the web:

Art as the persuasive voice in Hong Kong, as documented by the Washington Post: 

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/10/07/photos-the-colorful-world-of-hong-kongs-protest-art/

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/10/07/photos-the-colorful-world-of-hong-kongs-protest-art/

Washington Post image description: “A combination photo of messages left by supporters outside Hong Kong’s government offices during ongoing protests of mass civil disobedience campaign Occupy Hong Kong, in Admiralty, Hong Kong, China, Oct. 6, 2014. (EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN)” ( source: Washington Post website link above)

Thank you Past Tense Vancouver for reminding us about the time Mr. Peanut (Vincent Trasov) ran for mayor with William S Burroughs’ support! Mr. Peanut for mayor 2014!!!!

http://pasttensevancouver.tumblr.com/post/75748678501/mrpeanut1974

(image source- link below)

https://www.tumblr.com/pasttensevancouver/75748678501/mrpeanut1974

An article for you this afternoon from the Washington Post on how to view art:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/museums/how-to-view-art-be-dead-serious-about-it-but-dont-expect-too-much/2014/10/01/28f7cdba-459a-11e4-b47c-f5889e061e5f_story.html