Theaster Gates USA, b. 1973
Civil Rights Throw Rugs 7200.52, 2012
Decommissioned fire hose from Chicago's 1968 Race and Civil Rights Clashes between "Boss Daley's" Police and Fire Dept and peaceful protestors throughout the city, Culminating with the HayMarket Riots in the West Loop of Chicago. Woven Rubber Fire Hose, Adorned trim and museum mounted on linen and Plexi-Box Frame
38 x 32 in, 46 x 40 x 3 in Plexi-Box Custom Frame
81.3 x 96.5 cm
81.3 x 96.5 cm
Throw Rug Series, MoMa, NY
2899