Here come the (Fun) Police

@kristoffer_k tipped us off this morning via Twitter that Brant Kingman is in the news (again). Star Tribune columnist Jon Tevlin had a chance to recently talk to Kingman about his ordeal, which we're sure you all know, has been going on for a few years now. To sum it up quickly in case you've been living on the Moon the last decade: The City of Minneapolis does not want Kingman, a well-known local artist, to have art events (read: parties) in his studio. For years the City has been throwing the book at him for various reasons, trying to shut down his invite-only art parties for good. The clever creative has always seemed to find a loophole, until recently.

Ricardo Cervantes, deputy director of licenses for the city claims "Kingman's working studio is simply not safe for large gatherings as it contains flammable materials and welding tanks." Bad cop, I know. But Cervantes goes on to say that he is an art lover himself adding "I know about throwing a pot and painting." Yeeaah.

I am sure most of you have been to Kingman Studios before and had a great time mingling with local artists, musicians and undercover cops too, as the article reveals. Does City of Minneapolis have legitimate reason to worry? Or are they just trying to prove a point?

Photo at Kingman Studios by WorldofArun

Submitted by @marrina