Happy birthday! Kara Walker turns 56 today

Kara Walker is celebrating her 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed artists of her generation.

Popular artist Kara Walker has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Walker, a cultural icon

Born Kara Elizabeth Walker in Stockton on November 26, 1969, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Walker's not just a great artist, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Kara hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kara Walker as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Kara, you're the best!

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