Happy April Fool's Day! 🤡 We can't lie, we were totally tempted to pull off an epic museum prank but honestly, who can top the plot twists of real life lately? 😅 Instead, let's dive into the art of Jacob Lawrence and his piece "Clown." Crafted in 1963, just as Lawrence was about to make his second journey to Nigeria, "Clown" presents us with a somber entertainer, donned in blue, hands mismatched in size and color, offering flowers. Amidst the Civil Rights movement's intensity, Lawrence's art often wove in themes of social and political commentary. This clown? He's no exception, embodying the complex interplay of humor and the profound sadness that can lie beneath. So today, as we navigate the fine line between jest and reality, let's pause and reflect on the layers that art, like life, reveals to us. _ #JacobLawrence, Clown, 1963. Tempera on gessoed masonite panel. 24 5/16 x 20 3/16 in. Gift of Henry H. Ploch, 1991 | 91.177 © the artist estate/Artists Rights Society #AprilFoolsDay