{"id":518300,"date":"2026-07-28T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/artist-betye-saar-a-benchmark-of-african-american-art-in-the-united-states-passes-away-at-99\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T12:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:00:17","slug":"artist-betye-saar-a-benchmark-of-african-american-art-in-the-united-states-passes-away-at-99","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/uncategorized\/artist-betye-saar-a-benchmark-of-african-american-art-in-the-united-states-passes-away-at-99\/","title":{"rendered":"Artist Betye Saar, a benchmark of African American art in the United States, passes away at 99"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LOS ANGELES.<\/strong>\u2013 The renowned American artist <strong>Betye Saar<\/strong>, considered one of the most influential figures in contemporary African American art, passed away this Monday at the age of 99 in the city of Los Angeles, California, just days before celebrating her centennial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saar left a deep mark on the art world through her innovative way of using found objects and recycled materials to create works charged with symbolism, with which she denounced the racism, discrimination, and stereotypes that affected the African American population for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout her career, the artist became a key voice within the artistic movement driven by Black women in the United States, combining historical, spiritual, and cultural elements to address themes related to identity, memory, and social justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend reading:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among her most iconic creations stands out <strong>&#8220;The Liberation of Aunt Jemima&#8221;<\/strong>, presented in 1972. The piece transformed the traditional image of the African American domestic figure into a powerful symbol of resistance, becoming a landmark work within the civil rights movement and the vindication of the Black community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Betye Saar&#8217;s legacy transcended generations and her works are part of the permanent collections of some of the most prestigious museums in the United States. Her influence continues to be a source of inspiration for artists who explore art as a tool for social reflection and cultural transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With her passing, the art world loses a creator who challenged the prejudices of her time and blazed new trails for the recognition of African American voices on the international art scene.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LOS ANGELES.\u2013 The renowned American artist Betye Saar, considered one of the most influential figures in contemporary African American art, passed away this Monday at the age of 99 in the city of Los Angeles, California, just days before celebrating her centennial. 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