Artist Shinique Smith was invited by LACMA to design face masks and bandanas for the Museum Store. In this interview, she relates her thoughts on the pandemic and reflects on the strength her work gives her. The masks are available at the LACMA Store https://www.thelacmastore.org/ ------- About LACMA Located on the Pacific Rim, LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection of nearly 140,000 objects that illuminate 6,000 years of artistic expression across the globe. Committed to showcasing a multitude of art histories, LACMA exhibits and interprets works of art from new and unexpected points of view that are informed by the region’s rich cultural heritage and diverse population. LACMA’s spirit of experimentation is reflected in its work with artists, technologists, and thought leaders as well as in its regional, national, and global partnerships to share collections and programs, create pioneering initiatives, and engage new audiences. Connect with LACMA Subscribe for our latest videos: http://www.lacma.org/videos Explore our collection online: https://collections.lacma.org Plan your visit to LACMA: http://www.lacma.org/visit Support the museum and become a member: http://www.lacma.org/support Follow us on social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LACMA Twitter: https://twitter.com/lacma Tumblr: http://lacma.tumblr.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lacma/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lacma/