Philadelphia Artist Jesse Krimes’ ‘Purgatory’ Makes History as First Met-Acquired Artwork by a Living Formerly Incarcerated Artist

Philadelphia Artist Jesse Krimes’ ‘Purgatory’ Makes History as First Met-Acquired Artwork by a Living Formerly Incarcerated Artist

From Prison to Prestige: Jesse Krimes’ Purgatory Finds a Home at the⁢ Met ⁣ Jesse Krimes remembers the despair he ​felt ⁢every‍ time he was ⁣forced to⁣ stand⁣ for a⁣ mug shot. “My image was being‌ captured at ​perhaps one of the lowest moments in my life,” he said. “It’s like you’re almost ‍performing criminality … Read more