Description: (Artist)
Betye Irene Saar is an American artist renowned for her expertise in assemblage and printmaking. A key figure in the Black Arts Movement during the 1970s, Saar utilized her work to challenge racial and gender stereotypes. Her art serves as a platform for addressing and critiquing anti-Black racism prevalent in American society. Saar's creations are highly regarded for their political undertones and their significant contribution to reshaping perceptions of African Americans.