Feminist artist Niki Johnson pokes at RNC with crystal portraits of state capitols

Feminist artist and political provocateur Niki Johnson is opening a new show July 12 in Milwaukee in response to the presence of the Republican National Convention here. Johnson is most widely known for the controversial "Eggs Benedict," a portrait of the late Pope Benedict XVI made from 17,000 condoms, in response to remarks Benedict made about condom use and AIDS. It drew international attention and the ire of some Catholics. It's now in the Milwaukee Art Museum, thanks to a gift from local collector Joseph Pabst. Like "Eggs Benedict," Johnson's...