Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Breast cancer show controversy

MANCHESTER— — 
The town's general manager has said no-no to "ta-tas." To promote breast cancer awareness, the Manchester Art Association planned to display painted and decorated mannequins in the town hall lobby. The "Paint the Ta Tas-Celebrating Life" exhibit features life-size plastic torsos covered with various designs and messages about the deadly disease. 
General Manager Scott Shanley said Monday that he supported the artists' message and their "amazing" creativity, but the issue for the town was whether people had a choice in viewing such an exhibit in a public space.
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