Kaphar, Titus, 1976-

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June 19, 2025

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For painter Titus Kaphar, forgiveness is 'a weight lifted off of your shoulders'

Kaphar draws on his own painful relationship with his father in his film, Exhibiting Forgiveness. He says the project gave him a new sympathy for his dad. Originally broadcast Oct. 24, 2024.

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October 24, 2024

52:30

For painter Titus Kaphar, forgiveness is 'a weight lifted off of your shoulders'

Contemporary painter, sculptor and installation artist Titus Kaphar, is known for taking classical forms of art and deconstructing them to reveal hidden truths that challenge historical narratives. His new film is Exhibiting Forgiveness.

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Titus Kaphar

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For painter Titus Kaphar, forgiveness is 'a weight lifted off of your shoulders'

For painter Titus Kaphar, forgiveness is 'a weight lifted off of your shoulders'

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