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Whitehaven Community Center unveils mural by artist Tony Hawkins

Artist Tony Hawkins said he wanted the new mural "to look like Whitehaven," and he drew inspiration from his life in the Memphis neighborhood.

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Elvis reimagined as an Asian American icon

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN

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When Asian Art Meets Elvis Presley

A queer Asian artist’s photo depicting himself as Elvis Presley sparked reactionary racism in Memphis, illustrating the difficult terrain facing artists of color.

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Memphis Airport Reinstalls Photo of Asian Elvis Impersonator After Outcry

Memphis International Airport has issued an apology after abruptly removing and then reinstating photographer Tommy Kha’s self-portrait as an Elvis

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Memphis Airport Reinstalls Art by Queer Artist Tommy Kha

It comes over a week after Kha's art pieces were taken down due to complaints about his depiction of Elvis Presley as Asian.

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