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  • Print, Hank Willis Thomas
    Jul. 17, 2026

    Print, Hank Willis Thomas

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Hank Willis Thomas (American, b. 1976), "All Lies Matter," 2019, screenprint, pen signed and dated lower right, edition 177/400, sight: 23.5"h x 17.5"w, overall (with frame): 24"h x 18"w

    Clars Auctions
  • HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Goooooooaaaaal. UV printed retro-reflective v
    Jul. 17, 2026

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Goooooooaaaaal. UV printed retro-reflective v

    Est: $50,000 - $70,000

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Goooooooaaaaal. UV printed retro-reflective vinyl on Dibond, coated with shallac, resin and varnish72 x 72 x 72 in. (182.9 x 182.9 x 182.9 cm.)overall with base: 92 x 120 x 120 in. (233.7 x 304.8 x 304.8 cm.).

    Christie's
  • HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Who Taught You To Love?. Image: 9 5/8 x 31 ½
    Jul. 16, 2026

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Who Taught You To Love?. Image: 9 5/8 x 31 ½

    Est: $600 - $800

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Who Taught You To Love?. Image: 9 5/8 x 31 ½ in. (244 x 800 mm.)Sheet: 11 5/8 x 33 ½ in. (295 x 851 mm.).

    Christie's
  • Negroes to be Sold
    Jul. 14, 2026

    Negroes to be Sold

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Hank Willis Thomas b. 1976 Negroes to be Sold signed in pencil and dated (lower right); numbered 2/30 (lower left) relief print on handmade paper image: 16 ½ by 16 in. (42 by 40.6 cm.) sheet: 30 ⅜ by 22 in. (77 by 56 cm.) Executed in 2009, this impression is number 2 from the edition of 30 plus three artist's proofs, published by the artist.

    Sotheby's
  • Hank Willis Thomas, American b. 1976, Allies Matter (bandana)
    Jul. 08, 2026

    Hank Willis Thomas, American b. 1976, Allies Matter (bandana)

    Est: $300 - $500

    Hank Willis Thomas American, b. 1976 Allies Matter (bandana) 2020 screenprint on cotton bandana 22 x 22 inches 6 x 9 inches (envelope) signed includes informational sheet describing the project From Artists Band Together, "a political rebellion in the form of bandanas designed by world-recognized artists", "investing in grassroots organizations on the frontlines of our democracy, dedicated to building political power in local communities and expanding voter turnout". Participating artists include Shepard Fairey, Marilyn Minter, Merritt Johnson, Umar Rashid, Hank Willis Thomas, among others. Proceeds benefit Mijente, Rise, and Woke Vote.

    Rural Modern
  • Hank Willis Thomas, Love Over Rules
    Jun. 03, 2026

    Hank Willis Thomas, Love Over Rules

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    Hank Willis Thomas Love Over Rules 2020 screenprint in colors 24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm) This work is from the edition of 100. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Hank Willis Thomas, All Lies Matter
    Jun. 03, 2026

    Hank Willis Thomas, All Lies Matter

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Hank Willis Thomas All Lies Matter 2019 screenprint on black wove paper 24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower right 'Hank Willis Thomas '19 339/400'. This work is number 339 from the edition of 400 published by the Public Art Fund, New York. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Hank Willis Thomas, Resistance (Leopard Man Punctum)
    May. 14, 2026

    Hank Willis Thomas, Resistance (Leopard Man Punctum)

    Est: $55,000 - $75,000

    Hank Willis Thomas Resistance (Leopard Man Punctum) 2019 bronze 22.25 h x 6.5 w x 4.5 d in (57 x 17 x 11 cm) This work is number 3 from the edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof. Provenance: The Artist | MARUANI MERCIER, Brussels | Private Collection, New York Exhibited: Donnez Votre Main, 23 April - 29 June 2019 , MARUANI MERCIER, Brussels This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Hank Willis Thomas (b. 1976), All Li es Matter, 2019.
    Apr. 02, 2026

    Hank Willis Thomas (b. 1976), All Li es Matter, 2019.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Hank Willis Thomas (b. 1976) All Li es Matter. Screenprint on black wove paper, 2019. Signed, dated and numbered 68/400 in silver ink, lower right. Published by the Public Art Fund, New York.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Hank Willis Thomas, All Lies Matter
    Feb. 26, 2026

    Hank Willis Thomas, All Lies Matter

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Hank Willis Thomas All Lies Matter 2019 screenprint on black wove paper 24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower right 'Hank Willis Thomas '19 340/400'. This work is number 340 from the edition of 400 published by the Public Art Fund, New York. Provenance: Acquired from the publisher in 2019 by the present owner This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Hank Willis Thomas; American 1976-; Come out of the Bone Age, Darling...1955/2015
    Feb. 21, 2026

    Hank Willis Thomas; American 1976-; Come out of the Bone Age, Darling...1955/2015

    Est: R250,000 - R350,000

    Hank Willis Thomas American 1976- Come out of the Bone Age, Darling...1955/2015 2015 from an edition of 3 digital chromogenic print image size: 80,5 by 84,5cm; 104,5 by 109 by 4,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co
  • HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). American Gothic, 2014. credited, titled, date
    Jan. 23, 2026

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). American Gothic, 2014. credited, titled, date

    Est: $50,000 - $70,000

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). American Gothic, 2014. credited, titled, dated and numbered on affixed gallery label (frame backing board)overall framed: 60 3/8 x 60 3/8 in. (153.4 x 153.4 cm.).

    Christie's
  • Football and Chain
    Jan. 23, 2026

    Football and Chain

    Est: £10,000 - £15,000

    Hank Willis Thomas b. 1976 Football and Chain digital c-print, in artist's frame 65 by 178 cm. 25½ by 70 in. framed: 67.8 by 180.7 cm. 26¾ by 71⅛ in. Executed in 2011, this work is number 3 from an edition of 5.

    Sotheby's
  • HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Pinwheel. found basketball and football jerse
    Dec. 16, 2025

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Pinwheel. found basketball and football jerse

    Est: $25,000 - $35,000

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Pinwheel. found basketball and football jersey collage laid down on panel60 ¼ x 60 ¼ in. (153 x 153 cm.).

    Christie's
  • Hank Willis Thomas, b. 1976, Half of the City of God
    Dec. 13, 2025

    Hank Willis Thomas, b. 1976, Half of the City of God

    Est: $300 - $500

    Hank Willis Thomas b. 1976 Half of the City of God 2021 digital chromogenic print 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 (image) signed and dated on label verso published by Magnum Photos

    Black Art Auction
  • Hank Willis Thomas, b. 1976, After Identity, What?
    Dec. 13, 2025

    Hank Willis Thomas, b. 1976, After Identity, What?

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Hank Willis Thomas b. 1976 After Identity, What? 2011 digital c-print in colors 16 x 10 inches signed, numbered 13/15 published by Aperture Provenance: private collection, Miami, FL

    Black Art Auction
  • HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). All Lies Matter. Sheet: 24 1/8 x 18 in. (613
    Oct. 24, 2025

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). All Lies Matter. Sheet: 24 1/8 x 18 in. (613

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). All Lies Matter. Sheet: 24 1/8 x 18 in. (613 x 457 mm.).

    Christie's
  • Futbol and Chain
    Oct. 17, 2025

    Futbol and Chain

    Est: £15,000 - £20,000

    Hank Willis Thomas b. 1976 Futbol and Chain digital c-print, in artist's frame 70.8 by 180.2 cm. 27⅞ by 71 in. Executed in 2017, this work is number 2 from an edition of 5.

    Sotheby's
  • Hank Willis Thomas (1976-), The Traveler, 2016.
    Oct. 07, 2025

    Hank Willis Thomas (1976-), The Traveler, 2016.

    Est: $6,000 - $9,000

    Hank Willis Thomas (1976-) The Traveler. Chromogenic print, 2016. Edition of 5. Signed in pencil on the verso.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Hank Willis Thomas, All Li es Matter
    Oct. 03, 2025

    Hank Willis Thomas, All Li es Matter

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Hank Willis Thomas All Li es Matter 2019 screenprint in colors on black wove paper 24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge 'HWT 19 341/400'. This work is number 341 from the edition of 400 published by the Public Art Fund, New York. Provenance: Acquired directly from the publisher by the present owner This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Black Imitates White. Image & Sheet 995 x 760
    Sep. 30, 2025

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Black Imitates White. Image & Sheet 995 x 760

    Est: £4,000 - £6,000

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Black Imitates White. Image & Sheet 995 x 760 mm..

    Christie's
  • The Company Captures and Enslaves
    Sep. 26, 2025

    The Company Captures and Enslaves

    Est: $40,000 - $60,000

    Hank Willis Thomas b. 1976 The Company Captures and Enslaves sewn sports jerseys in artist's frame 50 by 61 ½ in. 127 by 156.2 cm. Executed in 2018. 

    Sotheby's
  • Hank Willis Thomas (American 1976-), 'The Only Bond Worth Anything Between Human Beings Is Their Humanness', 2024
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Hank Willis Thomas (American 1976-), 'The Only Bond Worth Anything Between Human Beings Is Their Humanness', 2024

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    Hank Willis Thomas (American 1976-), 'The Only Bond Worth Anything Between Human Beings Is Their Humanness', 2024, 10-layer textured UV pigment print with matt varnish seal on 410gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White paper, signed and numbered from an edition of 274 in pencil, published by Avant Arte; sheet: 56.2 x 75cm

    Tate Ward Auctions
  • Hank Willis Thomas, Black Power
    Sep. 03, 2025

    Hank Willis Thomas, Black Power

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Hank Willis Thomas Black Power 2008 digital C-print image: 14.25 h x 22.75 w in (36 x 58 cm) sheet: 15.875 h x 24 w in (40 x 61 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to verso '16/30 08 HT'. This work is number 16 from the edition of 30. Provenance: Light Work, New York | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions
  • Hank Willis Thomas, All Li es Matter
    Aug. 06, 2025

    Hank Willis Thomas, All Li es Matter

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Hank Willis Thomas All Li es Matter 2019 screenprint in colors on black wove paper 24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge 'HWT 19 344/400'. This work is number 344 from the edition of 400 published by the Public Art Fund, New York. Provenance: Public Art Fund, New York | Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

    Wright
  • HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Seeker. digital chromogenic print and Plexigl
    Jul. 18, 2025

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Seeker. digital chromogenic print and Plexigl

    Est: $18,000 - $25,000

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Seeker. digital chromogenic print and Plexiglas with Lumisy film36 x 30 in. (91.4 x 76.2 cm.).

    Christie's
  • HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Peace and Freedom. fiberglass and aluminum34
    Jul. 18, 2025

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Peace and Freedom. fiberglass and aluminum34

    Est: $25,000 - $35,000

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Peace and Freedom. fiberglass and aluminum34 ½ x 34 ½ in. (87.6 x 87.6 cm.).

    Christie's
  • HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). All Lies Matter. Sheet: 24 1/8 x 18 in. (613
    Jul. 17, 2025

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). All Lies Matter. Sheet: 24 1/8 x 18 in. (613

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). All Lies Matter. Sheet: 24 1/8 x 18 in. (613 x 457 mm.).

    Christie's
  • Hank Willis Thomas (American 1976-), 'All Lies Matter', 2019
    Jun. 25, 2025

    Hank Willis Thomas (American 1976-), 'All Lies Matter', 2019

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    Hank Willis Thomas (American 1976-), 'All Lies Matter', 2019, screenprint on black wove paper, signed, dated, and numbered from an edition of 400; sheet: 61 x 45.5cm (framed)

    Tate Ward Auctions
  • Untitled (Godspeed)
    Jun. 06, 2025

    Untitled (Godspeed)

    Est: $40,000 - $45,000

    Hank Willis Thomas b. 1976 Untitled (Godspeed) Executed in 2024. UV and Silkscreen Print on Retroreflective Vinyl and mylar mounted on Dibond Diam: 24 in. (61 cm) Please note that while this auction is hosted on Sothebys.com, it is being administered by the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and all post-sale matters (inclusive of invoicing and property pickup/shipment) will be handled by the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. As such, Sotheby’s will share the contact details for the winning bidders with the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago so that they may be in touch directly post-sale. This online benefit auction has a 10% buyer’s premium, which will be added to the final hammer price of each sold work. The premium allows the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago to retain more of the proceeds of the sale and offset administrative costs.

    Sotheby's
  • HANK WILLIS THOMAS (1976 - ) The Traveler.
    Apr. 03, 2025

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (1976 - ) The Traveler.

    Est: $7,000 - $10,000

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (1976 - ) The Traveler. Chromogenic print, 2016. 1003x749 mm; 39 ½x29 ½ inches. Edition of 5. Signed in pencil on the verso. Provenance The Art For Life: Benefit Auction 2018, lot 2.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • They are Us, Us is Them
    Feb. 28, 2025

    They are Us, Us is Them

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Hank Willis Thomas b. 1976 They are Us, Us is Them lenticular, in artist's chosen frame 41 by 31 in. 104.1 by 78.4 cm. Executed in 2017, this work is number 2 from an edition of 5 plus 1 artist's proof.

    Sotheby's
  • HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). All Lies Matter. Sheet: 24 x 18 in. (610 x 45
    Feb. 26, 2025

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). All Lies Matter. Sheet: 24 x 18 in. (610 x 45

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). All Lies Matter. Sheet: 24 x 18 in. (610 x 456 mm.).

    Christie's
  • Hank Willis Thomas (American, B. 1976) Screenprint in Black And White on Black Wove Paper, 2019, "All Li Es Matter", H 24" W 19.9"
    Nov. 15, 2024

    Hank Willis Thomas (American, B. 1976) Screenprint in Black And White on Black Wove Paper, 2019, "All Li Es Matter", H 24" W 19.9"

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Signed and dated in silver ink, numbered /400, published by the Public Art Fund, New York, the full sheet, unframed. Provenance: From a Private Collection, Flint, Michigan

    DuMouchelles
  • HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B.1976). All Lies Matter. Sheet: 24 x 17 7⁄8 in. (610 x
    Oct. 25, 2024

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B.1976). All Lies Matter. Sheet: 24 x 17 7⁄8 in. (610 x

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B.1976). All Lies Matter. Sheet: 24 x 17 7⁄8 in. (610 x 454 mm.).

    Christie's
  • HANK WILLIS THOMAS (1976 - ) All Li es Matter.
    Oct. 03, 2024

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (1976 - ) All Li es Matter.

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (1976 - ) All Li es Matter. Screenprint on black wove paper, 2019. 605x457 mm; 23⅞x17¾ inches. Signed, dated and numbered 214/400 in white ink, lower right recto. Published by the Public Art Fund, New York.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • All Lies Matter
    Oct. 02, 2024

    All Lies Matter

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Hank Willis Thomas b. 1976 All Lies Matter initialed in silver felt-tip pen, dated 19 and numbered 319/400 (lower right) screenprint in black and white on wove paper sheet: 24 by 18 in. (61 by 45.7 cm.) Executed in 2019; this impression is number 319 from the edition of 400, published by the Public Art Fund. Please note that this lot will not be on view during the sale exhibition. It is located at our Long Island City, New York storage facility. If you would like to examine it in person before the sale please contact Juliette Saylor at Juliette.Saylor@sothebys.com

    Sotheby's
  • HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Black Imitates White. Image & Sheet 995 x 760
    Oct. 01, 2024

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Black Imitates White. Image & Sheet 995 x 760

    Est: £8,000 - £12,000

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). Black Imitates White. Image & Sheet 995 x 760 mm..

    Christie's
  • Hank Willis Thomas, Who Taught You To Love?, 2021
    Sep. 18, 2024

    Hank Willis Thomas, Who Taught You To Love?, 2021

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Hank Willis Thomas (b. 1976) Who Taught You To Love?, 2021 9-layer screenprint on 600gsm Somerset paper, edition 27 of 75 graphite signed, dated, and editioned lower right: H 2021 27/75 print based on artist's billboard poster from For Freedoms 2020 Awakening Campaign accompanied with Certificate of Authenticity. Features custom Avant Arte box with tote, gloves, ephemera.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). All Lies Matter. Sheet: 23 7⁄8 x 17 7⁄8 in. (
    Jul. 23, 2024

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). All Lies Matter. Sheet: 23 7⁄8 x 17 7⁄8 in. (

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (B. 1976). All Lies Matter. Sheet: 23 7⁄8 x 17 7⁄8 in. (606 x 454 mm.).

    Christie's
  • HANK WILLIS THOMAS (b. 1976). Branded Head. Lambda photograph 87 ¼ x 47 ¼ i
    Jul. 17, 2024

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (b. 1976). Branded Head. Lambda photograph 87 ¼ x 47 ¼ i

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (b. 1976). Branded Head. Lambda photograph 87 ¼ x 47 ¼ in. (221.6 x 120 cm.).

    Christie's
  • All Lies Matter
    Jul. 16, 2024

    All Lies Matter

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Hank Willis Thomas b. 1976 All Lies Matter initialed in silver felt-tip pen, dated '19 and numbered 318/400 (lower right) screenprint in black and white on wove paper sheet: 24 by 18 in. (60.8 by 45.5 cm.) Executed in 2019; this impression is number 318 from the edition of 400, published by the Public Art Fund. Please note that this lot will not be on view during the sale exhibition. It is located at our Long Island City, New York storage facility. If you would like to examine it in person before the sale please contact Montserrat Palacios at Montserrat.Palacios@sothebys.com

    Sotheby's
  • Baron of the Crossroads
    Jun. 20, 2024

    Baron of the Crossroads

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    A Life in Art: The Mallin Collection Hank Willis Thomas b. 1976 Baron of the Crossroads digital chromogenic print and Plexiglas with Lumisty film, in artist's chosen frame 49 ½ by 37 in. 125.7 by 94 cm. Executed in 2012, this work is number 2 from the edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof. This work was made in collaboration with Sanford Biggers.

    Sotheby's
  • All Lies Matter
    May. 06, 2024

    All Lies Matter

    Est: $900 - $1,100

    Hank Willis Thomas b. 1976 All Lies Matter Executed in 2019. Signed and dated recto in silver ink on lower right Screenprint in black and white on black wove paper (print) 24 x 21 7/8 in. (61.0 x 55.6 cm) Please note that while this auction is hosted on Sothebys.com, it is being administered by Amref Health Africa, and all post-sale matters (inclusive of invoicing and property pickup/shipment) will be handled by Amref Health Africa. As such, Sotheby’s will share the contact details for the winning bidders with the Iovine and Young Foundation so that they may be in touch directly post-sale. This auction has a 10% buyer’s premium, which will be added to the final hammer price of each sold work. The premium allows Amref Health Africa to retain more of the proceeds of the sale and offset administrative costs.

    Sotheby's
  • Thomas, Hank Willis ; Pitch Blackness [SIGNED - 2008 1ST EDITION & 1ST PRINTING - FINE COPY + SIGNED Nueva Luz Journal]
    May. 04, 2024

    Thomas, Hank Willis ; Pitch Blackness [SIGNED - 2008 1ST EDITION & 1ST PRINTING - FINE COPY + SIGNED Nueva Luz Journal]

    Est: $300 - $500

    BOOK DESCRIPTION: New York, NY: Aperture 2008.Hardcover in pictorial boards. First Edition, First Printing. 8.5 x 10.5 inches. 112 pages with numerous color photographic images throughout. SIGNED/INSCRIBED by Hank Willis Thomas in the year of publication (with the letter "H" and dated 08). Includes a SIGNED copy of Nueva Luz Photography Journal also SIGNED and dated 08' by Hank Willis Thomas. BOOK CONDITION: Fine; a solid, tight, bright, clean copy showing hints of shelf wear to covers. Journal is also in Fine condition. Both are SIGNED.

    Bucklin
  • HANK WILLIS THOMAS (1976 - ) Gold Dust Tub.
    Apr. 04, 2024

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (1976 - ) Gold Dust Tub.

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (1976 - ) Gold Dust Tub. Digtal inkjet with embossing, 2011. 683x610 mm; 26⅞x24 inches, full margins. Signed, dated and numbered 18/30 in pencil, lower margin. Printed and published to benefit Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art, Newark, NJ.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • HANK WILLIS THOMAS (1976 - ) The Chase Mastercard.
    Apr. 04, 2024

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (1976 - ) The Chase Mastercard.

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    HANK WILLIS THOMAS (1976 - ) The Chase Mastercard. Digital c-print, 2019. 736x1117 mm; 29x44 inches. Edition 1 of 5, with 1 AP. With the Jack Shainman Gallery label on the frame back. Illustrated: Committed to Memory: The Art of the Slave Ship Icon, Cheryl Finley, Princeton University Press, New Jersey, p. 190, another impression. Pairing marketing and historical imagery, Hank Willis Thomas delivers a searing critique of American capitalism and questions how the nation drew its wealth. Here Thomas repurposes the imagery of the Escaped Slave Gordon Carte de Visite, known as Nelson O Heppamy, a 1790-91 English diagram of a slave ship from the Atlantic slave trade, and images from the broadside prints of iron masks, collar, leg shackles and spurs used to restrict slaves created by Samuel Wood in 1807. With this historical montage, Thomas presents the foundations of American commerce and its inextricable links to slavery. Consigned to support the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Hank Willis Thomas, American b.1976- - Love Over Rules, 2020;
    Mar. 05, 2024

    Hank Willis Thomas, American b.1976- - Love Over Rules, 2020;

    Est: £1,200 - £1,800

    Hank Willis Thomas, American b.1976- Love Over Rules, 2020; screenprint in colours on black wove, signed, dated and numbered from the edition of 100 in silver pen, sheet: 60.8 x 45.5 cm, (framed)

    Roseberys
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