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Kara Walker — Emancipation Approximation: Scene 9
Kara Walker

Emancipation Approximation: Scene 9

Kara Walker's screenprint from her Emancipation Approximation series presents a complex visual narrative exploring themes of freedom and historical trauma. The work employs Walker's characteristic use of silhouettes and figurative imagery to engage with African American history and identity.

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

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April 19, 2022

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Kara Walker, Emancipation Approximation: Scene 9

Kara Walker's screenprint from her Emancipation Approximation series presents a complex visual narrative exploring themes of freedom and historical trauma. The work employs Walker's characteristic use of silhouettes and figurative imagery to engage with African American history and identity.

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

Related themes

Emancipation, Kara Walker, Silhouette, Screenprint, Contemporary Art, Political Art, Somerset Paper, African American History

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