Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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What is the meaning of the symbolism in this portrait? Hear how Los Angeles-based artist Alison Saar explores race, gender, and identity in the African diaspora. Learn about the bottle tree tradition and its significance in this powerful woodcut portrait in this Masterpiece Minute podcast episode.

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