Hank Willis Thomas: Artist's talk and sculpture unveiling

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library

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11/15/2023 07:00 PM 11/15/2023 08:30 PM America/Atikokan Hank Willis Thomas: Artist's talk and sculpture unveiling Join us for a conversation with artist Hank Willis Thomas and unveiling of his sculpture "The Truth Is I Love You" Thomas will be joined in conversation with art historian Cherise Smith, Executive Director of the Art Galleries at Black Studies and Chair of the UT African and African Diaspora Studies Department. “The Truth Is I Love You” (2015) has branches sprouting cartoon speech bubbles that spell out the words of its title. It will occupy a prominent space outside the downtown library’s east entrance overlooking Shoal Creek. Thomas is known for his thought-provoking art that address race, representation, and consumer culture. Event LinksTickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2015572-0Inquiries: ... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/austin/events/austin-central-library-austin-public-library/hank-willis-thomas-artists-talk-and-sculpture-unveiling-120997?ref=uceaddevent Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library, 710 West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX, 78701

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Join us for a conversation with artist Hank Willis Thomas and unveiling of his sculpture "The Truth Is I Love You" Thomas will be joined in conversation with art historian Cherise Smith, Executive Director of the Art Galleries at Black Studies and Chair of the UT African and African Diaspora Studies Department. “The Truth Is I Love You” (2015) has branches sprouting cartoon speech bubbles that spell out the words of its title. It will occupy a prominent space outside the downtown library’s east entrance overlooking Shoal Creek. Thomas is known for his thought-provoking art that address race, representation, and consumer culture.

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