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Reception Fri., May 1, 5-8 p.m., through May 30, AxD Gallery, 265 S. 10th St., 215-627-6250, aigaphilly.org.


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Published: Apr 28, 2009

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With advertising, big paychecks and CEOs often wrapped up in it, it's easy to forget that graphic art is art, too. But AIGA Philadelphia — which promotes the graphic arts through lectures and activities — starkly reminds us in its exhibit of the tri-state area's best designers. Our favorites include a satirical illustration of George Bush (pictured), in which he's shackled, sickly blue and being chased by Sarah Palin and Barack Obama; and a mixed-media image of a tree, in which fish, butterflies and deer blend into the foliage, suggesting the ecosystem's reliance on the all-powerful plant.

Reception Fri., May 1, 5-8 p.m., through May 30, AxD Gallery, 265 S. 10th St., 215-627-6250, aigaphilly.org.

Comments

Oh wow! More political "art". Bush is shackles. now that is original.....

No thanks.

by GG on May 1st 2009 3:36 PM

Looks to me like a Day of the Dead reference (George Romero)

by Megan on May 2nd 2009 1:58 PM

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