The Art of Kara Walker

— A Companion to the Exhibition —
Kara Walker: My Complement, My Enemy, My Oppressor, My Love

• About the Artist
  • Biography
  • Techniques and Media
• Themes in the Work
  • Introduction to Themes
  • Representing Race
  • Desire and Shame
  • History: Collusion of Fact and Fiction
  • Narrative
  • Humor
• Responding to the Work
  • Types of Responses
  • Suggested Activities
  • Respond Online
• Related Programs
  • Events Calendar
  • Art on Call
  • Book a Tour
  • Annotated Resource List
  • Podcast

Introduction To Themes