Meet the Collector: Kim Manocherian Is Building Narratives Through Art
Named for the storyteller-heroine of 'One Thousand and One Nights,' her Scheherazade Collection is as eclectic and thematically expansive as its namesake.
Kara Walker
Kara Walker is an American contemporary artist known for her powerful and provocative works that explore themes of race, gender, sexuality and violence. Born on November 26, 1969, in Stockton, California, Walker gained widespread recognition for her intricate black-and-white silhouettes, which often depict haunting and confrontational scenes from America's history of slavery and racial oppression. Her work challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about the past and its lingering impact on the present. Walker's installations, drawings and films have been exhibited in major museums and galleries worldwide, including the Whitney in New York and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, and she has received numerous awards for her contributions to contemporary art, including a MacArthur Fellowship. Her innovative use of silhouettes and her fearless exploration of complex social issues have established her as a significant and influential figure in the art world. Read more about Arts.
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At MOCA Geffen and The Brick, “Monuments” Probes the Line Between History and Propaganda
The exhibition confronts the mythology of the Confederacy by placing toppled monuments in dialogue with contemporary works about race, history and memory.
Why the Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program Is More Relevant Than Ever
The residency has evolved over nearly three decades to meet the shifting needs of contemporary artists while staying grounded in its founding values.
