By Any Means Necessary

"By Any Means Necessary" by Tim Rollins & Kids of Survival merges political activism with fine art practice by layering a screenprinted image onto an actual page from Malcolm X's autobiography, creating a powerful palimpsest that honors both the historical figure and the collaborative teaching mission of the artist collective. The work exemplifies the artist's signature approach of elevating found texts and community engagement into gallery worthy compositions while maintaining deep social and political engagement. Created in 1985 to 1986, this hors commerce impression represents a limited artistic statement that combines printmaking techniques with archival material to create new meaning from historical narratives.