MLK Day Conversation with Critical Race Theory Artist, Jonathan Harris In celebration of Martin Luther King Day, Irwin House Gallery, Chene Parc, and the Detroit Office of Arts, Culture, and Entrepreneurship present a conversation with Detroit artist, Jonathan Harris, on his artistic practice, his rapidly evolving journey in the arts and his, now famous, Critical Race Theory painting. Created for an exhibition curated by Harris in November 2021, the painting depicts a Caucasian male white-washing historic black figures, including Martin Luther King. Its viral voyage began in early December when The Other 98% - a non-profit focusing on social justice - posted the image before its 6.5 million social media followers. Similar forums followed by reposting images of the painting and The Detroit Free Press was the first to take it to print, followed the Detroit Metro Times, rolling the ball for widespread media coverage. Harris and the art have since appeared on Roland Martin Unfiltered, wit