: The "Subtitle" series often uses these tactile, heavy materials to create a "monument" to events that might otherwise be relegated to headlines or digital archives. Where to See It
: The piece typically utilizes decommissioned fire hoses —a recurring medium in Gates' work that evokes the civil rights struggles of the 1960s—bound together and mounted on wood. subtitle Fruitvale Station
: The title directly links the material's historical weight to the contemporary tragedy of Oscar Grant. By using fire hoses, Gates connects the systemic violence of the Jim Crow era to modern-day instances of police brutality. : The "Subtitle" series often uses these tactile,
This specific piece has been featured in major exhibitions and collections, such as those at White Cube and the Walker Art Center. subtitle Fruitvale Station