Glenn Kaino Bridge Mug

$24.00 at Smithsonian American Art Museum.

One of the most memorable images from the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City is the symbolic act of protest by Tommie Smith, winner of the men’s 200-meter race. During the medal ceremony, Smith bowed his head and raised his fist as an assertion of Black solidarity in the fight for human rights. Decades later, artist Glenn Kaino collaborated with Smith to create the monumental sculpture Bridge. This stunning mug brings the essence of Kaino's innovative "Bridge" sculpture right to your fingertips. More than just…