Charles Gaines on narratives of slavery and abolition – Artforum International

THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL, designed by Henry Bacon, honors Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States. To many Americans, the memorial is a testimony to the Civil War, a reminder that the Union was once divided. It is commonly assumed that 620,000 Americans died in that war over the question of slavery. Many maintain … Continue reading Charles Gaines on narratives of slavery and abolition – Artforum International