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Hands–on Signs Energize “Hands Off!” Rally in Boston, April 5

April 8, 2025 · by · in African American History, Art, Artists, Boston events, Boston Public Art, calligraphy, children, community, design, graphic design, humor, memorial, Monumental sculpture, painting, political issues, portraits, public art, Sculpture, sketching and drawing, social justice, visual art, Weather and seasons · 2 Comments

Here are a few samples of the plentiful expressive statements and creative designs that characterized this significant event. Link to the quoted Boston Globe and NPR articles for basic background and dramatic photos as well.

Meet “The Embrace” Sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas on Boston Common, January 2023

January 19, 2023 · by · in African American History, Art, Artists, Boston Public Art, bronze, community, families, interactive art, Massachusetts history, political issues, public art, Sculpture, social justice, steel, Videos · 3 Comments

On the cold rainy morning after the very crowded unveiling ceremony of January 13, 2023, I began to explore “The Embrace” on the Boston Common’s new ‘1965 Freedom Plaza.’ Here are a few photos, links, and quotes selected for this first in what could become a series of related posts in the years ahead. The focus of this post is the sculpture itself, with basic information about the Freedom Plaza and broader plans from Embrace Boston.