Carrie Mae Weems: Kitchen Table Series

Book

c. 2016 (published)

Artist/Maker:

Carrie Mae Weems (American Photographer and Visual Artist)

Place of Origin

New York, United States

Object Details

Categories:

Photography Contemporary Art African American Art Feminist Art

Object Type:

Book

Title:

Carrie Mae Weems: Kitchen Table Series

Brief Description:

This publication is dedicated solely to Carrie Mae Weems's seminal body of work, the Kitchen Table Series. Comprising 20 photographs and 14 text panels, the series narrates the life of a woman—portrayed by Weems herself—within the intimate setting of her kitchen. Through staged scenes, the work explores themes of domesticity, identity, family dynamics, and the complexities of Black womanhood. The kitchen, traditionally viewed as a female space, is reimagined as a stage where life's profound moments unfold, challenging conventional narratives and highlighting the strength and beauty of Black women.
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Physical Description:

80 pages: black-and-white illustrations

Dimensions:

9.5 x 0.5 x 12.5 inches

Place Depicted:

United States

Language:

English

ISBN:

978-8862084628

Collection:

Si Hene Library