Kara Walker's Tate Modern Commission Confronts Slavery's Legacy
Kara Walker, an American artist, has created a major new commission for the UK. The work directly interrogates the history and ongoing impact of slavery. The commission is presented at Tate Modern in London. A retrospective exhibition of Walker's work, organized by Nicholas Serota, is also on view in London. A public call to action urges participation in a demonstration at consulates and embassies on Sunday at 1 pm, alongside signing a related petition.
Key facts
- Kara Walker is an American artist.
- She has created a major commission for the UK.
- The commission addresses the history and legacy of slavery.
- The work is presented at Tate Modern.
- Tate Modern is located in London.
- A retrospective of her work is also showing in London.
- Nicholas Serota organized the retrospective.
- A demonstration is called for Sunday at 1 pm at consulates/embassies.
- A petition is associated with the call to action.
Entities
Artists
- Kara Walker
- Nicholas Serota
Institutions
- Tate Modern
- artcritical
Locations
- London
- UK
- United Kingdom