Hank Willis Thomas Reimagines the NBA Logo for All-Star Weekend

Hank Willis Thomas was recently tapped by Helmut Lang to create a ready-to-wear capsule centered around the two disparate phrases. To follow, the American conceptual artist worked alongside the NBA for All-Star Weekend on a new series of artworks titled New Black Aesthetic. Made to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the NBA and inspired by scholar Trey Ellis' seminal piece with the same name, Willis created five handmade quilts each depicting a legendary black pro basketball player: Kobe Bryant...