Karen Comer Lowe

Karen Comer Lowe is an independent curator, cultural strategist, and art advisor whose work centers on expanding cultural narratives and championing artists whose voices have been historically marginalized. She is a professor at Xavier University of Louisiana, where she brings curatorial practice, visual culture, and critical inquiry into the classroom. Her curatorial work has included exhibitions and projects featuring artists such as Amy Sherald, Rashid Johnson, Ming Smith, and Radcliffe Bailey, among others. Lowe has held leadership and curatorial roles with institutions including the Spelman Museum of Fine Art and has curated nationally recognized exhibitions and public programs. In 2025, she served as a Keynote Speaker at Bison at Basel, engaging collectors, artists, and cultural leaders in conversations about legacy, stewardship, and the future of contemporary art.