I really love to make sweeping historical gestures that are like little illustrations of novels. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes gesture historical illustration
There is something very strange and unsettling for me about making a work that doesn't fit with what's the norm or what's acceptable. There's something both liberating about it and challenging. I can imagine it doing more harm than good. Kara Walker acceptablechallengefit share on social
I knew I wanted to be an artist, but I didn't really know what it was I wanted to say. Kara Walker artistknowwant Change image and share on social
A lot of what I was wanting to do in my work and what I have been doing has been about the unexpected... that unexpected situation of wanting to be the heroine and yet wanting to kill the heroine at the same time. Kara Walker heroinekilllot share on social
For the theatre one needs long arms; it is better to have them too long than too short. An artiste with short arms can never, never make a fine gesture. Roland Barthes armartistefine Change image and share on social
As the Kindle's dread grip on digital publishing is challenged by tablet computers and Android smartphones, with their bright screens and high resolution, the need for illustration is growing. Chris Riddell androidbrightchallenge Change image and share on social
Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process. Bruce Babbitt agoamericancongratulate Change image and share on social