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Painting of crucified gorilla removed
Texas & Southwest The Dallas Morning News December 3, 1999

Critics, vandals missed point, artist says; NM college says it just wants to protect piece...
Local activist Jose Villegas Sr. also complained about the painting, saying the artist had gone beyond freedom of speech...
" I think this artist has no idea what northern New Mexico is about," Mr. Villegas said. "This ain't no New York City, that's for sure."...