Theaster Gates

Born: 1973, Chicago, Illinois

Theaster Gates began his career as a potter, known for working in stoneware. Heis a visual and performing artist, entrepreneur, community developer, and professor.

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    Theaster Gates began his career as a potter, known for working in stoneware. Heis a visual and performing artist, entrepreneur, community developer, and professor.

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    McGee, Donna

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    John Michael Kohler Arts Center

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    Chicago, Illinois

    Citation: McGee, Donna Theaster Gates, "The Marks Project."
    Last modified April 29, 2026. https://www.themarksproject.org/artists/theaster-gates

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