Theaster Gates
Season 2 Episode 11 | 4m 6s | Video has closed captioning.
For acclaimed artist and urban planner Theaster Gates, the coronavirus pandemic has given him a chance to withdraw to his South Side studio to create new works, but it has also compelled him to act. Known for a body of work that addresses social issues, Gates has now teamed up with fashion designers to produce thousands of protective masks for those who need them most.
Aired: 04/15/20
