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Reimagining Washington Through Art | Richmond News
A groundbreaking exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts pairs George Washington’s iconic historical portraits with provocative contemporary art by Titus Kaphar, forcing viewers to confront the complex, often hidden truths behind America’s founding father. Kaphar’s work centers on the enslaved people in Washington’s life, challenging sanitized narratives that downplay Indigenous contributions or erase the reality of slavery. Students and visitors are struck by how these pieces reveal the humanity and contradictions of Washington’s legacy. Curator Leo Mazow frames Kaphar’s art as an…
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