Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

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Who Taught You To Love?

Hank Willis Thomas's All Li es Matter, black screen print with white text, omitting V in Lives to create ALL LIES MATTER critique on social issues.

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.

Artwork Copyright © Hank Willis Thomas

All Li es Matter, 2019

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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.

Artwork Copyright © Hank Willis Thomas

Hank Willis Thomas

Who Taught You To Love?, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 1,300

Hank Willis Thomas

All Li Es Matter, 2019

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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What is Lettrism?

Lettrism is an art form that uses letters, words, and symbols to create artwork. The movement was established in Paris in the 1940s and later gained popularity in the 1950s in America. Lettrisme is the French spelling of the movement's name, derived from the French word for letter.

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