Unwrapping political meanings in art

By Tammy Thorne, for News @ U of T

Will Kwan's exhibit makes us think

X-ray Yankee Zulu, 2009 by Will Kwan

X-ray Yankee Zulu, 2009 by Will Kwan

“But why is it art?” is a question a layperson might ask about the work of contemporary artist Will Kwan, but it’s actually the name of a course he teaches at Uof T Scarborough.

The UTSC alumnus turned professor said he hopes viewers of his art will think about when — and how — certain icons become invested with political meaning.

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