Aesthetics for Birds

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A bearded man wearing circular wire frame glasses spreads his arms out straight to either side. He wears an oversized white t-shirt, and is covered in what appears to be blood. There is only the top of his shirt and his face left unmarked. Behind him is a white room also covered in the reddish substance. It appears to be painted on the walls, leaving the upper portion blank. The floor is completely covered.

November 20, 2015
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AFB Artworld Roundtable: Animal Rights and Art

Cynthia Freeland, Anthony Cross, Ross Cameron, and John Rapko discuss the use of animals in contemporary art, and surrounding controversies. Continue reading →

August 25, 2014
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Animal Abuses in Art

Do meat eaters have grounds for objecting to animal abuse in art? John Rapko argues yes. Continue reading →