Can beauty open our hearts to difficult conversations? | Titus Kaphar | TED Talk

In his TED Talk, artist Titus Kaphar poses the question “Can beauty open our hearts to difficult conversations?” Kaphar argues that the beauty of creativity is in its connection to the truth, stating that any piece of art that represents truth is inherently beautiful. Kaphar discusses the aesthetic of a piece of art as a way to draw a viewer in, and invite them to receive a deeper, sometimes more difficult, message. Through a showcase of his own art, Kaphar reflects on his artistic evolution and discusses the inspiration behind much of his work - helping to illuminate important topics and spark difficult but necessary conversations about race, ethnicity, identity and inclusion.