The first major survey exhibition by British artist Barbara Walker, described as one of the most important British artists working today, Being Here (on view 8 March–25 May 2025) charts the artist’s compelling figurative practice, from the 1990s to today.
Following a hugely successful run at The Whitworth Being Here presents almost 60 extraordinary artworks, including rarely seen early paintings of Walker’s family, friends and community in her home city of Birmingham, along with her Turner Prize nominated monumental drawing series Burden of Proof (2022-23), which illustrates the impact on the lives of those affected by the Windrush scandal.
Image: Barbara Walker, End of the Affair, 2023
Graphite, charcoal, pastel and conte on paper
© Barbara Walker
Photo by Chris Keenan
