The Castration of Humanity

Item sets
TSU Hannah Hall Murals
Hannah Hall 3rd Floor Murals
TSU Permanent Collection
TSU Permanent Collection 2D Items
Title
The Castration of Humanity
Description
Davis’ mural is a commentary on the conflict between technology & progress and history & culture. African statues are shown with their genitalia replaced by machines. Davis painted this mural in response to the destruction of several Hannah Hall murals for windows looking into a new computer lab. He foresaw that his own mural may also be damaged.
Creator
John Davis
Date Created
Spring 1978
Medium
unknown
Spatial Coverage
3rd floor, Hannah Hall, Texas Southern University
Extent
unknown

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