Artist Hank Willis Thomas ‘unbrands” advertising culture at the Block Museum of Art
Exhibition opens April 14 at Block Museum and continues through Aug. 5
Who is responsible for the meaning of an advertisement? How do ads reflect society’s hopes and dreams at a moment in time, as well as popular ideas about race, gender, and class? Renowned conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas (b.1976) has built his career investigating issues of American consumer culture, particularly as it...