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- 1Milwaukee Museum Returns David Drake Pots to Enslaved Artist's Family●Milwaukee Museum Returns Pots by Enslaved Artist David Drake to Family
A Milwaukee museum has returned pots made by David Drake, the renowned enslaved potter of the American South, to his descendants. Drake, who worked in South Carolina in the 1800s and famously signed and inscribed his stoneware, is among the most celebrated African American artists of his era. The restitution is drawing attention as part of a wider movement by US institutions to return objects made by enslaved people to their rightful heirs.
- 2Mall retailer closes 16 stores, partners with Drake▼Popular mall retailer quietly closes 16 stores, then bets on Drake
A well-known mall-based retailer has quietly shut down 16 locations while simultaneously announcing a business move involving the Canadian rapper Drake. The store closures add to ongoing pressure on shopping-mall chains, which have been trimming footprints as consumer habits shift. The tie-up with Drake suggests the brand is turning to celebrity-driven marketing to revive interest and attract younger shoppers.