Jack Whitten - ‘The Political is in the Work’ | TateShots

Abstract painter Jack Whitten remembers meeting Martin Luther King and Malcolm X.
Jack Whitten grew up in Alabama and met both Martin Luther King and Malcolm X during the civil rights movement in the USA. In his abstract painting Homage to Malcolm the artist pays tribute to the civil rights leader. The classic and strong symbol of the triangle as well as the dark, moody and deep colours and textures of the painting represent Whitten capturing the essence of Malcolm X.
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[@popswerks7915]

“It’s political because I put it in there”. Right on man!

[@ravenc1298]

That artwork will make you cry standing in front of it... breathing it in Homage to Malcolm. I will never forget that energy.

[@alsaulso1332]

one of the most powerful voices we have in Modern Art!!! RIP Jack!!!

[@snowcountry322]

Jack! It was such an honor to study with you for two yrs at Cooper. This video brings me tears.

[@roderickpeoples87]

Respect for capturing this beautiful moment. Wisdom and knowledge spilled with a huge helping of understanding! #Ahead of His Time.

[@Coleerosekane]

I could listen to him for a lot longer than 6 min.

[@TedRob1958]

Very thought provoking. It made me want to hear more.

[@StuartTeekasingh]

hauntingly prophetic words.

[@rodolfolarrea8493]

second part the artist talking about his craftmanship is deep and relevant …

[@davidrobot7818]

Thanks for sharing Jack/Tate

[@GWOPMagazine]

Brilliant RIP

[@johnbeverly7236]

🍁

[@ShakilaTaranumMaan]

Amazing... Best yet Tate!

[@user-wy3jy6xy3r]

rest in paradise

[@thedking94]

Jack predicted the future around 5:00 it's so sad that we don't have his voice in this time

[@snowcountry322]

How are you doing up there?