Adam West to sell Batman-themed paintings he’s created

Adam West to sell Batman-themed paintings he’s created

KETCHUM, IDAHO

The actor who portrayed the tights-clad Batman in the 1960s TV series is selling paintings he has created of villains from the show at an art gallery in the central Idaho resort town of Ketchum near where he now lives.

The opening night of “Criminals on Canvas” is Wednesday at the Gilman Contemporary art gallery, and Adam West is scheduled to attend.

The 88-year-old West in a statement says his paintings capture the humor, zaniness and depth of Batman villains as well as the Freudian motivations of Batman.

West’s deadpan portrayal of the comic hero in the campy 1960s series brought the Capped Crusader into the national consciousness as he battled Catwoman, the Joker, the Riddler and the Penguin.

The Sun Valley and Ketchum area typically attracts many wealthy visitors during the holidays.

A&E to air ‘Generation KKK’ docuseries that exposes Ku Klux Klan

NEW YORK

A&E network is set to air a documentary series focused on the Ku Klux Klan.

Announced Monday, “Generation KKK” aims to expose the missions of this racist, anti-Semitic organization and show its impact on American families as Klan members grapple with the consequences of breaking free.

Throughout eight one-hour episodes, the series follows four families including an “Imperial Wizard” who hopes to groom his teenage daughter to take his place, and a fifth-generation Klan family struggling to keep up the legacy.

The series promises to take viewers inside the places where hatred and prejudice are born and bred. It also will follow a group of anti-hate and peace activists working to break the cycle by helping convince members to leave the hate group.

“Generation KKK” premieres Jan. 10.

Associated Press