Betye Irene Saar

Place: Los Angeles

Born: 1926

Biography:

Betye Irene Saar is an American artist and educator, renowned for her assemblages that combine found objects, paint, and other media. She was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 30, 1926. Saar is a visual storyteller and an accomplished printmaker. She 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. She has exhibited in galleries around the world and has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the art world.