Kara Walker: Fons Americanus
Dramatic installation at Tate Modern by Kara Walker. This work consists of a giant fountain based on the idea of public sculptures and the Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace. The narrative looks at the African diaspora, the slave trade and a critic of the British Empire and it has a long title in the form of an 18th century hand bill. It is made of reusable cork, wood and metal. There was a smaller shell shaped work on the other side of the bridge. However most of all the work filled the space well and was fun as well as thought provoking. Closes 5 April 2020 Reviews Times Guardian Telegraph Evening Standard