Awareness Raising

Nothing calls attention to a problem like nudity, as we saw with Spencer Tunick's mass strip-down in the Alps. Now, another artist is at it, compelling models to bare their flesh in order to raise awareness of environmental refugees. Sure enough, if you click through, you can read some factoids about the problem, which is real and pressing and tragic. You can also click through a gallery of images showing lovely women tastefully posed in their altogether. Now, personally, I'm all for this sort of thing -- you know, any excuse to get naked. I just don't see the connection between that and refugees. Come to think of it, I can't recall a single factoid.

If you'll excuse me, I think I'll have another look.