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Hank Willis Thomas on Acknowledging the Multitudes of Truths Among Us

Time Sensitive

2022/12/07
Time Sensitive

Time Sensitive

2022/12/07

Shownote

The artist Hank Willis Thomas is a voracious reader, not only of books, but of the world around us—and particularly, of images. Through his practice, Thomas interrogates and investigates, probes and prods, and ultimately helps make sense of various strands...

Highlights

Artist Hank Willis Thomas discusses his multifaceted practice, which spans photography, sculpture, and memorialization, to interrogate visual culture and shape new forms of meaning. He explores how his work confronts racism, violence, and the construction of identity, while also detailing collaborative projects that aim to foster public discourse and political awareness.
00:00
Art confronts racism and violence.
07:30
Analog photography requires memory and slowness.
20:37
There's no memorial for gun violence victims.
29:42
Art is about personal transformation rather than money.
39:13
Race is the most successful advertising campaign ever.
44:57
There are many truths, not just one.

Chapters

Hank Willis Thomas on Art and Activism
00:00
Photo Realism
03:30
Memorial Making
13:12
Raised Up
25:32
advertising Age
39:08
Freedom Rings
44:54

Transcript

Hank Willis Thomas: Hey, everyone. Welcome to Time Sensitive. This week, Spencer's in conversation with the artist Hank Willis. Thomas, known for his multidisciplinary work that confronts issues of racism, polarization, and violence. Head on. Among his cur...