Sorry Bonnie

I have gone away and come back and my responses were a bit strong. I think the grumpy gene kicked in for a bit.


But to respond to a couple of points and to explore why I think this is a storm in a teacup,

Firstly the dog isn't just on a short lead.

The lead is attached to a line which gives the dog a certain amount of mobility as the lead can slide up and down it. Different photos show the lead in a different place on this line in each picture.

Secondly, it's not that the story upsets peple, it's that the story is unsubstantiated and most of it is unverifiable.

I can think of a story right now that could be potentially upsetting, but before we start expressing our outrage at the abuses suffered by red riding hoods gran, why not find out there is actually anything to be upset about.

Thirdly - and most tellingly - In Nicaragua there are no animal cruelty laws and therefore no reason why the museum should cover anything up.

No reason to lie.

So what reason to doubt?

I think that the dog was brought in off the street for a few hours and then kicked out the back door at the end.


I think there is plenty of reasonable doubt as to the seriousness of the allegations, and certainly not enough information to censor an artists work and destroy his livelihood and reputation.