Hank Willis Thomas: LOVERULES Makes East Coast Debut at Zimmerli Art Museum
The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University is presenting 'Hank Willis Thomas: LOVERULES,' marking the first East Coast exhibition of the collection owned by Jordan D. Schnitzer and his family. Open until December 20, 2026, the show features nearly 90 pieces by Hank Willis Thomas, a renowned American conceptual artist. The works, drawn from the past 20 years, explore themes such as race, identity, and social justice. Through a critical lens on consumerism and representation, Thomas illustrates how love can serve as a powerful means of resistance against systemic inequalities, making this a significant cultural event.
Key facts
- Exhibition title: 'Hank Willis Thomas: LOVERULES, Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family'
- Venue: Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University
- East Coast debut of the exhibition
- Nearly 90 works spanning two decades of Hank Willis Thomas's career
- Thomas is an American conceptual artist and activist
- Themes include race, identity, consumer culture, and social justice
- Thomas draws from advertising, popular imagery, and protest visuals
- On view until 20 December 2026
Entities
Artists
- Hank Willis Thomas
- Jordan D. Schnitzer
Institutions
- Zimmerli Art Museum
- Rutgers University
- Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation
Locations
- East Coast
- United States
- Plainfield
- New Jersey
- New Brunswick