Mr. Harper, Your Timbits Are Showing

If you’re wondering why you’re looking at a nude image of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, with his “Member of Parliament” in full view, you can thank Canadian artist Margaret Sutherland. Sutherland, who lives in Kingston, Ont., says her “Emperor Haute Couture” is meant as satire and based on another work of art – “Olympia” by Edouard Manet.
Sutherland’s painting depicts the prime minister in a relaxed state, laying back on a lounge and surrounded by an entourage of suits as a presumably hot Tim Hortons beverage is served precariously close to his, ahem, Timbits. A canine companion is seated next to him. CONTINUE READING…























