Artist Sketches Billboard Told by Cops to Draw Something Nice

Ken Avidor: Landscape of Fear

Ken Avidor, a comic book artist, was sketching and photographing a public billboard in Minneapolis when a private security guard told him he was not allowed. Ken said that he was. Guard called the cops. Cops said, sure he was allowed, but he would looked less "suspicious" if he didn't draw something "ugly" like the billboard but instead drew "something nice likethe IDS building." Ken's site is http://www.avidorstudios.com
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  Positions at The School of The Art Institute of Chicago

Courtesy of edu-news.com

THE SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO SEEKS FULL-TIME, TENURE-TRACK COLLEAGUES
with a commitment to excellence in teaching, and to innovative work or
research in their field. Application deadlines January 2005. Positions
begin September 2005. www.artic.edu/saic/public/jobs for more
information and application procedures.

AFRICANA STUDIES
Scholar/historian in broadly defined Africana studies; additional areas of
expertise may include world history, Latin American, Caribbean, or Middle
Eastern studies, or overlapping disciplines such as history, cultural
anthropology, communications, media studies, sociology, art history,
economics, and political science.

ART HISTORIAN, 19th- and early 20th-century Europe
Teaching experience and a record of scholarly activity required, Ph.D.
preferred. Contribute to art history department committed to wide range of
approaches, and to a stimulating and creative art school environment.
Teaching responsibilities range from first-year undergraduate courses to
graduate seminars serving established MAAH program.

ARTS ADMINISTRATION
Significant arts administration experience required, with emphasis in
arts/communities interaction; familiarity with contemporary art.
Additional expertise may include art history, cultural policy studies,
curatorial studies, or community-based art practice.

DESIGN HISTORY, THEORY, AND CRITICISM
Record of scholarly activity required; Ph.D. preferred. To support
transdiciplinary programs, teaching responsibilities include introductory
and advanced undergraduate courses, and graduate seminars in art history
and studio design programs.

DESIGNED OBJECTS AND PRODUCT DESIGN
Practical experience in product and object design, industrial design,
furniture design or emerging object-related arenas such as interface
design. Substantial knowledge of manufacturing industry; expertise in
production and prototyping technologies or in design development.

FASHION DESIGN
Expand innovative curriculum in Fashion, Body, and Garment. Active
professional practice; fashion design, patternmaking and construction
knowledge/skills; teaching experience, knowledge of contemporary fashion
theory required.

BIOLOGY
Scientist with Ph.D. in biology or related field. Must enjoy
interdisciplinary approach, working with creative students and colleagues
well outside field. Encourage applicants in environmentally sustainable
design, science of vision and perception, and/or art relating to genetics
and biotechnology.


SAIC, a leading professional school of art and design affiliated with the
Art Institute of Chicago museum, is at the center of one of the country's
most exciting and diverse cultural communities. It is comprised of 16
studio departments and 7 academic departments with an emphasis on
transdisciplinary study. Degrees offered include Bachelor of Fine Arts,
BFA with Emphasis in Art History or Art Education; BA in Visual and
Critical Studies, and BIA (Interior Architecture); Master of Fine Arts
degrees in studio and writing, and Master of Art degrees in Arts
Administration; Art Education; Art History, Theory, and Criticism; Art
Therapy; Visual and Critical Studies; Teaching; and Historic Preservation,
as well as post-baccalaureate certificates and continuing studies
programs. The School currently enrolls 2,280 FTE students and employs 150
full-time and 350 part-time faculty.

The School is committed to creating a diverse community of faculty and
students, and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer/
educator. Women, minorities and international applicants are encouraged to
apply.
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