Tomorrow is The Problem, kicks off its fifth season with a deep-dive into the groundbreaking work of conceptual artist, Charles Gaines. Over the course of his ongoing career, Gaines repeatedly revolutionized understanding of art: how it can be made, what makes it meaningful, and why art criticism consistently fails Black artists. 

Host Dr. Donna Honarpisheh sits down with art historian and curator Ellen Tani, contemporary artist Edgar Arceneaux, and Charles Gaines himself to discuss Gaines’ prolific work. 

Tomorrow is the Problem is brought to you by the Knight Foundation Art + Research Center and is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media. 

Zapatista Orchestration recording courtesy of Charles Gains and the Hammer Museum.