Artist turns Chicago’s empty spaces into positive change

Theaster Gates is well versed on how to shape materials into meaningful forms. More

An internationally recognized artist, Theaster Gates is well versed on how to shape materials into meaningful forms. But Gates applies those principles to more than just art -- he’s also a renowned urban developer who shapes downtrodden neighborhoods into community gathering places and low-cost housing. Gates joins Jeffrey Brown to explore the intersection of art and activism.

AIR DATE 4/26/16