P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans
- The University of Prince Edward Island apologized to Christopher Griffin, a former artist, on April 11, 2025.
- University administrators had ordered Griffin to remove his painting, titled "The Crossing," leading to his resignation.
- "The Crossing" depicts lemmings gathered around an American flag, inspired by Washington crossing the Delaware.
- Griffin stated the piece reflected his dismay at Trump's "insulting and threatening" attitude toward Canada; the university stated, "the decision did not reflect our institutional values."
- The university will again display "The Crossing" and invited Griffin to discuss his work, which he accepted with an apology.
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P.E.I. vet college apologizes for asking artist to remove piece showing lemmings and U.S. flag
The Atlantic Veterinary College has apologized to its former artist-in-residence, who quit after being asked to take down a painting he says was censored by the Charlottetown institution due to its political message.
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