A conversation with Theaster Gates and Billie Tsien
Artist Theaster Gates discusses his career and ideas.
December 12, 2016
Recorded on November 21, 2016.
Current Work is a lecture series featuring leading figures in the worlds of architecture, urbanism, design, and art.
After his 2016 Current Work lecture, artist Theaster Gates spoke with artist Billie Tsien.
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