‘Racist’ Whistler mural should be displayed at Tate in order to ‘understand history’

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‘Racist’ Whistler mural should be displayed at Tate in order to ‘understand history’

Artist Keith Piper, commissioned to create a counter-artwork to the 1927 painting, says the decision to retain the piece was correct

Source: The Telegraph - Telegraph Online, Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph - Telegraph

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Puma Honors Former NBA Player God Shammgod and His Legendary ‘Shammgod’ Crossover With Signature Sneaker

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