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Betye Saar, the visionary artist who turned everyday objects into bold statements on Black identity and liberation, passed away at 99—just weeks shy of her 100th birthday. A pioneering force in the Black Art Movement of the 60s, she reimagined racist icons like Aunt Jemima as symbols of resistance, most famously in her 1972 piece holding a rifle and grenade. Starting as a designer, she reinvented herself as a groundbreaking assemblage artist, challenging the white-dominated art world and mentoring generations. Her legacy lives on through major museum exhibitions and a current show spotlighting her wearable art—proof that her voice, vision, and resilience continue to resonate. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dde2b26b36e2858b
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