Kara Walker

Until November 2025, Fundación Proa presents the first exhibition of Kara Walker in Argentina, in collaboration with the Walker Art Center and Sikkema Malloy Jenkins. Born in California in 1969, Walker is known for her reflections on the history of slavery, African American culture, and power structures, themes she addresses through various visual languages.

The exhibition, supported by Tenaris and Ternium, offers a representative selection of nearly three decades of the artist’s work. Through various formats, including murals, silkscreens, prints, and videos, Walker bridges the past and present, exploring universal themes such as violence, exclusion, and the fight for civil rights. Her use of drawing, as noted by critic Jerry Saltz, is a powerful and provocative medium that invites deep reflection.

The exhibition begins with early drawings from 1994, addressing themes like slavery and the role of Black women in U.S. history. While focused on this reality, her work resonates with issues in Latin America and other regions. In the final room, three large pieces question the value of monuments and official narratives, proposing a new perspective on historical memory.

This exhibition encourages the public to reflect on migration processes, power, and the persistence of symbols in the present day.