David Hammons African-American Flag
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Up Close: David Hammons

Overview

In the latest episode ofUp Close, our associate curatorSarah LoyerdiscussesDavid Hammons’sgreat artwork,African-American Flag(1990)—an artwork that takes on the complex topic of American identity and ideals. Loyer explains the symbolism within this work, including influential civil rights leader and writer W.E.B. Du Bois described as the “two-ness" of being both American and Black.

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About Up Close

In this video series featuring The Broad's curatorsEd SchadandSarah Loyer, we take a deeper look at works in the Broad collection, which is notable for the exceptional depth of its holdings and dedication to the full arc of artists' careers.

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