Christopher Griffin
Christopher Griffin is an artist known for his thought-provoking political satire, often incorporating animals into his work. Recently, he resigned from his position as artist-in-residence at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, PEI, after being asked to remove his painting 'The Crossing,' which depicted lemmings in a boat carrying an American flag. The piece was a commentary on American political leadership and sparked controversy, leading Griffin to speak out against censorship and advocate for open discourse in public institutions.
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Artist Christopher Griffin’s profile is rising due to a controversy at the Atlantic Veterinary College.
Letters to the editor: ‘No company that wants to stay in business would touch a west-to-east pipeline.’ Letters to the editor for April 19
Canada· 2025-04-19
Artist Christopher Griffin resigned his position as artist-in-residence at the vet school this week because he was asked to remove a painting entitled The Crossing that commented on American politics.
Controversy over lemmings painting exposes the real snowflakes at PEI veterinary collegeCanada· 2025-04-12
Artist Christopher Griffin resigned his position as artist-in-residence at the vet school this week because he was asked to remove a painting entitled The Crossing that commented on American politics.
Controversy over lemmings painting exposes the real snowflakes at PEI veterinary collegeCanada· 2025-04-12