Betye Saar’s The Liberation of Aunt Jemima

Betye Saar’s The Liberation of Aunt Jemima: A Fiftieth Anniversary Close-Up.
In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Betye Saar’s The Liberation of Aunt Jemima, created in 1972 and a highlight ofthe BAMPFA collection, artists and scholars explore the evolving significance of this iconic work. Framed and moderated by Dr. Cherise Smith, this virtual talk features performance artist and writer Ra Malika Imhotep, art historian and curator Lizzetta LeFalle-Collins, and photography curator Anjuli Lebowitz. Saar contributes a written interview about The Liberation of Aunt Jemima.
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I have long admired Betye Saar's work, and really appreciate the insights and contextualization offered by these scholars and artists.