Betye Saar
1926–
Introduction
Betye Irene Saar (born July 30, 1926) is an African 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 American racism toward Black people.
Wikidata identifier
Q2900288
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Introduction
African-American sculptor and installation artist from Los Angeles, California. She received a B.A. from UCLA and a M.A. from California State University, Long Beach.
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, assemblage artist, graphic artist, mixed-media artist, sculptor
ULAN identifier
500110489
Names
Betye Saar
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed July 5, 2024.
