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Betye Saar
(1926)
Painter
United States
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Betye Saar is a painter from the United States, best known for Betye Saar.
Quick Facts About Betye Saar
- Born
- July 30, 1926
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Painter
- Notable works
- Betye Saar
- Spouse
- Richard Saar
About Betye Saar
Betye Irene Saar is an American artist known for her work in the medium of assemblage. Saar is a visual storyteller and an accomplished printmaker. Saar was a part of the Black Arts Movement in the 1970s, which engaged myths and stereotypes about race and femininity. Her work is considered highly political, as she challenged negative ideas about African Americans throughout her career; Saar is best known for her artwork that critiques anti-Black racism in the United States.
Biography source: Wikipedia
Awards & Honors
Guggenheim Fellowship
Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award
Anonymous Was A Woman Award
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