As 2012 elections approach , CNN asked artists to illustrate the theme of `` Power '' Gallery features broad yet select group representing different perspectives . CNN 's first digital art gallery , `` 9/11 Ripple , '' explored the ripple effects of the terrorist attacks . Our search began in the spring when we met Brad Downey , an exciting American performance artist who was in Atlanta for a collaboration with flux projects . The second gallery, " A New York City Tribute : Portraits by Artists from Around the World " featured works created in response to the September 11 attack on the city and its landmarks.
As 2012 elections approach , CNN asked artists to illustrate the theme of `` Power '' Gallery features broad yet select group representing different perspectives . CNN 's first digital art gallery , `` 9/11 Ripple , '' explored the ripple effects of the terrorist attacks . The second gallery, " A New York City Tribute : Portraits by Artists from Around the World " featured works created in response to the September 11 attack on the city and its landmarks.