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Betye Saar

A mixed-media assemblage by Betye Saar featuring a totemic black form, a mystical eye motif, and geometric patterns within a rustic wooden frame.
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Betye Saar (b. 1926) is an American artist celebrated for her assemblages that transform found objects into powerful reflections on race, gender, and spirituality. A key figure in the Black Arts Movement, her work has been central to redefining cultural memory and representation in contemporary art.