For months in 1989 and 1990, with a single light source suspended over the kitchen table in her apartment and herself as a representative stand-in, Carrie Mae Weems made photographs to capture the ebb and flow of women’s lives. In the process, Weems found her voice, artistic style, and opportunities to advocate for a level playing field.

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born Portland, OR 1953
Untitled, from The Kitchen Table Series
Platinum print, 1990, printed 2003
14 13/16 × 14 3/4 inches
Sheldon Museum of Art, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Olga N. Sheldon Acquisition Trust, U-5592.20.2010