Elizabeth Catlett: a Black revolutionary artist and all that it implies

"A deft sculptor and printmaker, devout feminist, and lifelong social justice advocate, Catlett was uniquely committed to both her creative process and political convictions. Growing up during the Great Depression, she witnessed class inequality, racial violence, and U.S. imperialism firsthand,...

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Other Authors: Scruggs, Dalila (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington National Gallery of Art [2024]
New York Brooklyn Museum
Chicago The University of Chicago Press
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Online Access:DE-19
Summary:"A deft sculptor and printmaker, devout feminist, and lifelong social justice advocate, Catlett was uniquely committed to both her creative process and political convictions. Growing up during the Great Depression, she witnessed class inequality, racial violence, and U.S. imperialism firsthand, all while pursuing an artistic education grounded in the tenets of modernism. Catlett would protest injustices for nearly a century, via both soaring artworks and on-the-ground activism. Born in Washington, DC, Catlett settled permanently in Mexico in 1946 and for the rest of her life she worked to amplify the experiences of Black and Mexican women. Inspired by sources ranging from African sculpture to works by Barbara Hepworth and Käthe Kollwitz, Catlett never lost sight of the Black liberation struggle in the United States. Characterized by bold lines and voluptuous forms, her powerful work continues to speak directly to all those united in the fight against poverty, racism, and imperialism." --
Item Description:Aus dem Impressum: "Exhibition dates: Brooklyn Museum, September 13, 2024 - January 19, 2025; National Gallery of Art, Washington, March 9 - July 6, 2025; Art Institute of Chicago, August 30, 2025 - January 4, 2026"
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource
ISBN:9780226836584

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