Hank Willis Thomas receives the Medal of Arts award at the White House, with Dr. Jill Biden and Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma. Credit: Erin Scott
The artist and For Freedoms co-founder was recently presented with the 2023 Medal of Arts award by the First Lady and the U.S. Department of State. He views the honor not as the destination, but rather a milestone on his mission to reframe art as a catalyst for change at the highest levels.
September 22, 2023
