Kara Walker: Unearthing Histories Through Silhouette Kara Walker is a singular voice in contemporary art, a sculptor and silhouettist whose work confronts the uncomfortable truths of American history—specifically, the legacy of slavery and racial violence—with startling power and unsettling beauty. Born in November 1969, she has rapidly become one of the most significant Black American artists working today, her large-scale room installations demanding a visceral engagement with themes of race, gender, sexuality, and the enduring trauma of the past. Walker’s distinctive style – intricate bla…