May 23, 2005

Minneapolis Library Ads Drawing Fire

(Filed under: Arts)

A new ad campaign for the Minneapolis Public Library's new downtown library, which will open in 2006, is drawing lots of criticism. The ad drawing the most complaints features former Chineese leader Mao and contrasts his totalitarian reign with the freedom of the library. Other ads in the series include J. Edgar Hoover, Casanova and Batgirl.

Star Tribune columnist James Lileks jumped into the debate, and later added Hitler to the discussion. Even the library itself has posted a page to explain the ads.

Posted by kevin at May 23, 2005 11:41 AM

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