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Jul252012

Alexander Schaefer, 'Burning Banks' Artist, Arrested For Chalk Drawings Outside Chase Bank In LA

Alex Schaefer B of A: Eagle Rock; oil on canvas, plein air, 8 by 6

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Alexander Schaefer, the artist behind the"burning banks" series, was arrested Monday afternoon, the LA Weekly reports.The arrest of the artist whose popularity skyrocketed in the height of Occupy LA came less than two weeks after the clash between LAPD and Occupy protesters at the "Chalk Walk" demonstration.

Painting by Alex Schaefer

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