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Wednesday, 12 September 2012 17:37

Obama Has the Art World on His Side

John Baldessari, "Double Play: Feelings," 5 color screenprint. John Baldessari, "Double Play: Feelings," 5 color screenprint. Double Play: Feelings © 2012 John Baldessari and Gemini G.E.L. LLC

President Obama has the art world on his side once again. The west coast artists’ edition publisher and workshop, Gemini G.E.L., is aiding the Democrat’s re-election campaign with help from the blue-chip "Artists for Obama" portfolio fundraiser, comprised of limited-edition hand-printed lithographs, etchings, and screen prints, debuting this week.

The portfolio includes pieces from 19 artists, including John Baldessari, Frank Gehry, Julie Mehretu, and Bruce Nauman, among other art stars. Though all of the artworks were made specifically with the re-election in-mind, some carry more obvious themes of social and political commentary than others.

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