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Victoria Miro Gallery Announced Representation of Highly Regarded British Artist Barbara Walker

Victoria Miro Gallery Announced Representation of Highly Regarded British Artist Barbara Walker

BRITISH ARTIST Barbara Walker (b. 1964) is now represented by Victoria Miro. Walker makes figurative drawings and paintings that explore issues of race, gender, class, power, representation and belonging. In recognition of her highly regarded practice, specifically “Burden of Proof,” a series of drawings installed at the Sharjah Biennial 15 in the United Arab Emirates,...
Barbara Walker Makes Turner Prize Shortlist, Recognized for Series of Portrait Drawings Dedicated to Windrush Scandal

Barbara Walker Makes Turner Prize Shortlist, Recognized for Series of Portrait Drawings Dedicated to Windrush Scandal

  FOUR ARTISTS SHORTLISTED for the Turner Prize 2023 were announced today by Tate Britain. Jesse Darling, Ghislaine Leung, Rory Pilgrim and Barbara Walker are under consideration for the UK’s top visual art prize. The winner will be named on Dec. 5. Each year, the Turner Prize recognizes British artists for exceptional exhibitions or presentations...