| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 15, 2026, 2:02 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 15, 2026, 2:02 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/arts/2026/01/15/thelonious-stokes-chicago-artist-art-race-blackness-social-media-louvre-o-block |
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Editors’ note: The story below contains images of an artist using black paint on
their body to explore race, identity and culture. The imagery may be jarring to
some readers.
As an artist, Thelonious Stokes has managed to anger, confuse, delight and
inspire in 30 seconds or less.
In brief [ Instag...