"Hank Willis Thomas helps us reimagine the world we think we know. More than a decade ago he removed the brand references from magazine advertisements that targeted or featured Black Americans (such as the one above from 1979), drawing our attention to their underlying stereotypes and asking us to reflect critically on the construction of racially biased narratives. His installations and public art projects similarly invite questions, and creative civic participation—such as his work with For Freedoms and, most recently, the Wide Awakes 2020. ..."
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