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The Reading Paintings Podcast

The Reading Paintings Podcast

Hurvin Anderson - Is it OK to be Black? (2015) and Country Club Series, Chicken Wire (2008)

Sep 22, 2026 · 25 min · 6 segments

In this forth episode of the visit to the Hurvin Anderson exhibition at Tate Britain, Harry and David explore two paintings; 'Is it OK to be Black?' 2015 and 'Country Club Series (Chicken Wire)' 2008.

Speakers: Harry BaxterHostDavid JohnsonHost

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