The artwork titled “Malcolm X-Our Powerful Past” is part of the Malcolm X Black Leader Series #2, produced by Olmec Toys in 1994, and created by the artist Andres Serrano in 2019 in the United States.
The artwork features a figurine of Malcolm X encased in a commercial-style toy package. The packaging prominently showcases a bold yellow label at the top displaying “MALCOLM X,” with a figure of Malcolm X dressed in a suit and positioned behind a red podium inside the plastic casing. The box includes various elements like pricing stickers and promotional labels, lending a sense of commercial commodification to the historical figure. The phrase “OUR POWERFUL PAST” is printed in red at the bottom of the packaging, emphasizing the historical significance and legacy of Malcolm X. Through this piece, Serrano juxtaposes the commercial and cultural iconography to evoke reflections on race, history, and consumerism.