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Michael Jackson\u2019s chimpanzee \u201cBubbles\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n

After great success at the 2012 Art Basel, the paintings of Michael Jackson\u2019s pet chimpanzee \u201cBubbles\u201d and many others were on display at Frames USA & Art Gallery.\u00a0 Guests at the July 21st opening reception came to appreciate the original work of these animals and the beneficiary of the gallery exhibit and art sale.<\/p>\n

\u201cPurchasing a piece of original art by apes is a collectible,\u201d said Adam Brand, owner of Frames USA, \u201cIt creates conversation;\u00a0it is a form of expression and\u00a0it is rare.\u201d<\/p>\n

Over the years, zoos and sanctuaries have dabbled into selling artwork by their resident animals at their gift shops to raise money.\u00a0 However, at this art show, it goes beyond that.\u00a0 Apes that Paint seeks to instill the fact that apes are artists without judgement and the funds raised went directly to the Center for Great Apes, located in Wauchula, Florida.<\/p>\n

\"\"Aside from artwork by the event star \u201cBubbles,\u201d the exhibit showcased other original pieces from celebrity apes.\u00a0 Among them, the art of chimpanzees from Planet of the Apes, and oragutans from the movie Going Ape!, and NBC\u2019s soap opera Passions.\u00a0 Guest enjoyed complimentary refreshments from Carolina Ale House.<\/p>\n

The Center for Great Apes\u00a0 provides a permanent sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees that have been rescued or retired from the entertainment industry, from research, or from the exotic pet trade.\u00a0 For more information, or to find out how you can help,\u00a0please visit: .<\/p>\n

Frames USA is located at
\n6822 SW 40 Street in Miami.\u00a0 305.666.3355
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