When I saw a picture of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office in the Chicago Tribune this morning, I was struck by the painting hanging behind his desk. It looks like an Anselm Kiefer, doesn’t it?  Click on this link to see a piece by Kiefer that seems similar to the painting in the mayor’s office.  Kiefer’s work is known to be smart, edgy, complex and confrontational.  Sound like anyone you know of?

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Later in the day:  busted, I was wrong!  I received an email from the mayor’s political director, Thomas Bowen, identifying the artist and the piece. Click here for the correct answer!