In honor of finals week, here is a link to the recent Art edition of the Colbert Report. Especially interesting is Colbert’s “Tip of the Hat” to Rep. Eric Cantor (VA) and the censorship of David Wojnarowicz’ video “A Fire in My Belly” at the National Portrait Gallery’s Hide/Seek exhibition. Later in the show Steven Colbert tests Steve Martin on his knowledge of art (or “Art”) and special guests—including Frank Stella, Shepard Fairey and Andres Serrano—lend a hand in trying to sell Colbert’s portrait.
UPDATE: This painting, “Portrait 5, Stephen(s)”, was auctioned off on March 8, with the proceeds to go to school arts projects through DonorsChoose.org.