“Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson” explores the many ways Wilson called attention to racial, social, and economic injustices through his art. Challenging both biases and omissions, Wilson explored subjects that include anti-Black violence, the civil rights movement, labor, and family life—with a particular focus on fatherhood.

Wilson’s work speaks to shared experiences, while also displaying his personal search for identity as an artist, Black man, parent, and American.