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Screen print with UV gloss clear on 270gsm ebony paper

All Li es Matter by Hank Willis Thomas is a provocative 2019 screen print that uses visual wordplay to deliver a powerful social message. Printed on ebony paper with UV gloss clear, the artwork presents the phrase ALL LIVES MATTER, but strategically omits the letter V in LIVES, creating the phrase ALL LIES MATTER within the original statement. This typographic manipulation serves as a critique and reflection on the phrase All Lives Matter, questioning its implications and highlighting conversations about racial justice and the Black Lives Matter movement. The minimalist design, combined with the stark black-and-white contrast, enhances the work’s impact, prompting viewers to examine issues of language, truth, and social advocacy. This limited-edition print challenges perceptions and engages viewers in a nuanced dialogue about contemporary social discourse.

Hank Willis Thomas (USA, 1976) is a conceptual artist whose work interrogates themes of identity, race, and consumerism. Utilizing photography, sculpture, and public art, he recontextualizes cultural symbols to provoke dialogue about history and social justice. His 'For Freedoms' project reimagines civic engagement through art, fostering community activism.

Hank Willis Thomas

All Li es Matter, 2019

Name: All Li es Matter, 2019
SKU: 9100

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Lithograph

Lithograph Lithography is a printing method based on the principle that water and oil do not mix. It can be used to print artwork or text onto paper or other suitable materials. Traditionally, an image was drawn with wax, fat, or oil onto a lithographic limestone surface or plate. Today, metal plates and other surfaces are also used in lithographic printing.

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Edition of 400

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I feel like Picasso may be timeless, but Beyoncé’s eternal.
- Hank Willis Thomas

Hank Willis Thomas (b. 1976, USA) is an American conceptual artist known for his powerful and thought-provoking works that explore themes of identity, race, history, and consumerism. His art spans various mediums, including photography, sculpture, and installation art, often incorporating elements of advertising and popular culture to critique social norms and historical narratives. Thomas is particularly recognized for his examination of the ways in which race and gender are represented in the media, using imagery that challenges viewers to confront the deep-seated biases embedded in society. His series "Unbranded" (2005-2008) and "Branded" (2003) are notable examples of his ability to deconstruct and repurpose commercial images to reveal the underlying ideologies they propagate. Thomas’s work has been widely exhibited in major institutions such as the Guggenheim Museum in New York and the Tate Modern in London, establishing him as a leading voice in contemporary art and social commentary. (Artist website)

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Hank Willis Thomas

All Li es Matter, 2019

61 x 45.7 cm

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