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Thunder in the friend zone

A Wise Man Acts a Fool: Thundercat on Expanding Minds and Expectations

"I'll tell a bad joke, I don’t give a shit! What else do we have? I’m not supposed to fart in front of you?"—Thundercat
By Justin Joffe
Kanye.

Why Kanye West’s Psychoses ≠ Art

For this famous troll, we all play the role of therapist.
By Justin Joffe
Kerry James Marshall's Untitled, 2009, which is in the collection of the Yale University Art galleries. (Photo: Courtesy of U of L University Libraries)

Can You Fight Racism With a Paintbrush? This Show Says ‘Yes’

A new show looks at the history of art that combats racial stereotypes
By Ryan Steadman
(Photo: Rog Walker)

Street Etiquette: The Black Body as Artistic Expression

By Michelle Threadgould
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