Following a hugely successful inaugural run at the Whitworth in Manchester, Arnolfini presents Barbara Walker: Being Here for Spring 2025.
Described as one of the most important British artists working today, Being Here charts Walker’s compelling figurative practice, from the 1990s to today. Walker’s wide ranging formal experimentation in painting, drawing and embossed print techniques critically engages with social justice and belonging, transforming Black presence in contemporary society and throughout history.
image: Barbara Walker, End of the Affair, 2023. Graphite, charcoal, pastel and conte on paper.
Photo by Chris Keenan @primeobjective. Courtesy of the artist and Cristea Roberts Gallery, London.
About the Artist
Barbara Walker
Barbara Walker is a British artist described by art historian Eddie Chambers as “one of the most talented, productive and committed artists of her generation.” Her first major survey exhibition is shown at Arnolfini, Bristol in Spring 2025.
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