by Glen L. Bledsoe
Many of you are already familiar with the story of Emil Bruzek, the Repainter of Prague, an artist who was repeatedly rejected by galleries until in his frustration he broke into museums throughout Europe and during the night painted over canvases with images of his own. Initially the alterations were subtle and went unnoticed, but in his growing frustration for recognition his repainting grew more and more fantastic until they at last gained attention.
Pictured above is one of Emils’ repaintings. Left: “Woman with Cossack Hat” by Remi Vakowskivitch, Right: Emil Bruzek’s reworking.
Several groups are demanding Bruzek be released from prison stating that the jail space is needed for oil company executives.
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