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Chimp Artists

  • Anthony Anderton
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Would you have guessed that these two works of art were in fact painted not by established artists but by the winner and runner-up in a chimpanzee painting competition hosted by The Humane Society of the United States to raise money for retired chimps?!

The month-long contest pitted six amateur chimp artists from sanctuaries across the country.

Brent, winner of the public’s vote and a $10,000 prize, is 37 years old and lives at Chimp Haven in Keithville, LA. He paints only with his tongue and his unique approach and style, while a little unorthodox, results in beautiful pieces of art.

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Winner (Brent) – Photo: Meredith Lee / HSUS

 

Cheetah, a sprightly 36 year old and former medical test subject, was voted second by the public and awarded a $5,000 prize.

All the paintings will be auctioned on eBay to raise additional funds and we think they would grace any gallery wall.

 


Photos: Meredith Lee / HSUS
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/29/chimp-paintings-competition_n_3837961.html


Chimpanzee painting competition

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