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Carrie Mae Weems — Untitled (from Sea Islands Series)
Carrie Mae Weems

Untitled (from Sea Islands Series)

Carrie Mae Weems's *Untitled (from Sea Islands Series)* offers an intimate glimpse into the landscapes, people, and cultural traditions of the Gullah communities along the coastal islands of South Carolina and Georgia. Through her lens, Weems honors the African heritage and resilience of these communities, whose ancestors were enslaved and who preserved distinct linguistic and cultural practices across generations. The work reflects Weems's broader commitment to documenting Black life and history with dignity, depth, and a profound sense of place.

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April 5, 2019

Estimate: $35,000$50,000

Lot 4

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Carrie Mae Weems, Untitled (from Sea Islands Series)

Carrie Mae Weems's *Untitled (from Sea Islands Series)* offers an intimate glimpse into the landscapes, people, and cultural traditions of the Gullah communities along the coastal islands of South Carolina and Georgia. Through her lens, Weems honors the African heritage and resilience of these communities, whose ancestors were enslaved and who preserved distinct linguistic and cultural practices across generations. The work reflects Weems's broader commitment to documenting Black life and history with dignity, depth, and a profound sense of place.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Cultural, Documentary, American, Photograph, Community, Poetic, Sea Islands, African American, Figurative, Contemporary

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