Titus Kaphar
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Biography
Titus Kaphar is an internationally esteemed artist whose work is included in the collections of MOMA, The Whitney, and The MET. Kaphar has an MFA from the Yale School of Art and awards include a Robert R. Rauschenberg Artist as Activist grant and MacArthur Fellowship. Kaphar approaches film production as an extension of his studio practice.
Known For
The sparkling notes of a trumpet fanfare and the familiar logo of the sun alert viewers that it's time for CBS's Sunday morning staple. Journalist Jane Pauley helms the show, taking over hosting duties from Charles Osgood, who spent 22 years on the job. A morning talk show, this program airs at a different pace and focuses much of its attention on the performing arts. After a quick update of the day's news and national weather, correspondents offer longer-length segments on a variety of topics, from architecture to ballet to music to pop culture to politics.
CBS News Sunday Morning
A Black artist on the path to success is derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, a recovering addict desperate to reconcile. Together, they struggle and learn that forgetting might be a greater challenge than forgiving.
Exhibiting Forgiveness
Painter Titus Kaphar looks to film as a medium in the face of an insatiable art market seeking to silence his activism.