What is the meaning of Kara Walker's art?

The meaning of Kara Walker's art is largely open to interpretation. However, many of her pieces depict themes of slavery, sexuality, racism and political violence in the U.S. Walker explores these topics through a variety of media, including prints, paintings, installations, drawings and performances. Find a selection of Kara Walker art on 1stDibs.

Walker Art Center

William WegmanFrame Work, 2010

$2,200

Frame Work

By William Wegman

Located in New York, NY

A retrospective of his work originated by the Kunstmuseum in Lucerne traveled to museums throughout Europe and the United States including the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Whitne...

Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Pigment

Jack MadsonReflections Abstract - Two Sided Abstract Expressionist Painting on Paper, 2004

$1,850

Reflections Abstract - Two Sided Abstract Expressionist Painting on Paper

By Jack Madson

Located in Soquel, CA

Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI 1959~62 Instructor of Painting, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI 1962 Move to and establish studio in Kyoto, Japan 1963~9...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Richard LindnerRead Head, 1971

$1,200

Read Head

By Richard Lindner

Located in San Francisco, CA

SELECTED MUSEUMS - Tate Gallery, London - Smithsonian - Thyssen - Bornemisza Museum, Madrid - Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, DC - Walker Art Center, Minnesota - F...

Category

Mid-20th Century Pop Art Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Ben Benn"Still Life with Flowers" American Modern Colorful Oil Painting on Canvas 1936, 1936

$4,500

"Still Life with Flowers" American Modern Colorful Oil Painting on Canvas 1936

By Ben Benn

Located in New York, NY

Benn had many solo exhibitions during his lifetime, including one at the Jewish Museum of New York in 1965 and at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. Also, he was awarded a medal t...

Category

1930s American Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Ben Benn"Still Life with Fruits" Russian-American Modern Colorful Oil Painting on Board, 1927

$2,000

"Still Life with Fruits" Russian-American Modern Colorful Oil Painting on Board

By Ben Benn

Located in New York, NY

Benn had many solo exhibitions during his lifetime, including one at the Jewish Museum of New York in 1965 and at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. Also, he was awarded a medal t...

Category

1920s American Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

William WegmanMirror, 2011

$2,200

Mirror

By William Wegman

Located in New York, NY

A retrospective of his work originated by the Kunstmuseum in Lucerne traveled to museums throughout Europe and the United States including the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Whitne...

Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Pigment

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What is the meaning of Kara Walker's art?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
The meaning of Kara Walker's art is largely open to interpretation. However, many of her pieces depict themes of slavery, sexuality, racism and political violence in the U.S. Walker explores these topics through a variety of media, including prints, paintings, installations, drawings and performances. Find a selection of Kara Walker art on 1stDibs.