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Kara Walker — Emancipation Approximation: Scene 26
Kara Walker

Emancipation Approximation: Scene 26

Kara Walker's screenprint from her Emancipation Approximation series presents a complex visual narrative exploring themes of freedom and historical trauma. The work on Somerset paper utilizes colors to convey the artist's distinctive approach to addressing race and identity in American history.

Medium
Screenprint in colors, on Somerset paper, the full sheet.

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February 15, 2023

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Kara Walker, Emancipation Approximation: Scene 26

Kara Walker's screenprint from her Emancipation Approximation series presents a complex visual narrative exploring themes of freedom and historical trauma. The work on Somerset paper utilizes colors to convey the artist's distinctive approach to addressing race and identity in American history.

Medium
Screenprint in colors, on Somerset paper, the full sheet.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Emancipation, Kara Walker, Identity, African American Art, Historical Narrative, Screenprint, Social Commentary, Contemporary Art

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