Carrie Mae Weems

Carrie Mae Weems is an influential American artist and photographer celebrated for her powerful explorations of race, gender, and family through photography, text, and multimedia installations. Her iconic Kitchen Table Series (1990) poignantly examines the experiences of Black women. Weems has received major honors like the MacArthur "Genius Grant" and her work is held in prestigious museum collections worldwide. She has used her art to challenge traditional narratives and amplify marginalized voices.