Glenn Ligon, Visual Artist in conversation with Samora Pinderhughes (2009 YoungArts Winner in Jazz)
Conceptual artist Glenn Ligon explores race, language, desire, sexuality, and identity across mediums. One of the most influential artists of the last decade, he is a Guggenheim Fellow and recipient of numerous other prestigious prizes. As Ligon’s work continues to contextualize the cultural narrative of this country, its impact is magnified at this critical juncture in time.