Hank Willis Thomas

1976–

Introduction

Hank Willis Thomas (born 1976) is an American conceptual artist. Based in Brooklyn, New York, he works primarily with themes related to identity, history, and popular culture.

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Q5648502

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Roles

Artist, conceptual artist

ULAN identifier

500472154

Names

Hank Willis Thomas, Thomas Hank Willis

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First acquired
2009

Date of birth
March 17, 1976

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2 works

On the Hour

A 30-second online art project:
Maya Man, A Realistic Day In My Life Living In New York City

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