COURTESY THE ARTIST AND JACK SHAINMAN GALLERY, NEW YORK
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced his nominations for the Landmarks Preservation Commission and Public Design Commission. Among them is the artist Hank Willis Thomas, nominated for the Painter seat of the PDC.
Willis Thomas is a sculptor, photographer, and installation artist best known for his conceptual photos that explore issues of identity, race, media, and popular culture.
According to a press release from the City of New York, the Mayor’s nominations have been submitted to the City Council for approval.