diff --git a/ocarina/image.py b/ocarina/image.py
index a878af80..f3adeaad 100644
--- a/ocarina/image.py
+++ b/ocarina/image.py
@@ -44,7 +44,6 @@ class AlbumArt(Image):
 			self.file = file
 		self.set_from_file(self.file)
 		self.set_height(64)
-		self.show()
 		gdk.threads_leave()
 
 	def set_height(self, new_h):