Kara Walker

American, 1968

Kara Walker is a critically acclaimed contemporary American artist known for her powerful exploration of race, gender, identity, and history through her evocative use of silhouette. Her work often depicts scenes from the antebellum South, confronting viewers with unsettling narratives of slavery, oppression, and violence. Walker’s stark black-and-white imagery draws on historical sources, using the delicate medium of paper-cut silhouettes to address deeply ingrained social and racial issues.

Walker rose to prominence in the 1990s and has since become one of the most important voices in contemporary art. Her installations, prints, and drawings challenge audiences to engage with uncomfortable truths about American history and its lingering effects on modern society. Beyond silhouettes, her practice includes film, sculpture, and other mixed media, further expanding her exploration of complex, often hidden, social dynamics.

Walker’s limited-edition prints and original works are highly sought after by collectors and institutions alike for their cultural significance and thought-provoking content. Her work has been exhibited globally, cementing her reputation as a leading figure in contemporary art.

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Kara Walker, Slaughter of the Innocents (They Might be Guilty of Something), 2017. Cut paper on canvas, 79 x 220 inches. © Kara Walker, courtesy of Sikkema Jenkins & Co., New York.