Theaster Gates

Multidisciplinary artist and cultural organizer whose practice spans pottery, sculpture, performance, archival work, and community development; founder of the Rebuild Foundation and creator of projects on Chicago's South Side and in Japan (Tokoname).

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Nov 19, 2025 • 1h 21min

Theaster Gates on Building and Bridging Culture, From Chicago to Japan

Theaster Gates, a renowned multidisciplinary artist and cultural organizer, shares his insights on art and community development. He discusses his transformative work in Chicago, creating third spaces for social engagement. Gates reflects on his artistry rooted in music and his experiences in Japan, particularly his connections to Tokoname potters. He emphasizes culture's role in stabilizing neighborhoods and the importance of his Land School project. With themes of urban theory and cultural heritage, Gates weaves together personal narratives and artistic visions.

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