Hank Willis Thomas, Jesse Williams and Rujeko Hockley on the Lived Experience and the Art it Creates
Join celebrated curator Rujeko Hockley as she sits down with artist Hank Willis Thomas and actor/producer Jesse Williams to explore the interplay of art, activism, identity and the inherent politics of creativity. Hank and Jesse will delve into the power of art as a tool for past, present and future reflection and lessons learned on their journey forward.
This talk was recorded at Summit At Sea in May 2023.
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About the Presenter
Jesse Williams, Creative
Discussing art as a tool for sparking conversation, raising awareness, and inspiring action towards creating a more equitable society with Hank Willis Thomas.
Hank Willis Thomas , Artist
Artworks include "The Embrace," a memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King on Boston Common and "Opportunity (reflection)," which was at Super Bowl LVII.