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A deft sculptor and printmaker, ardent feminist, and lifelong social activist, Elizabeth Catlett (1915–2012) was a defining artist of the 20th century. Across nearly 100 years—from Jim Crow segregation through the Cold War and into Barack Obama’s first term as president—Catlett remained steadfast in her commitment to both her art and her political beliefs.
Bringing together over 100 works from across Catlett’s awe-inspiring career, this long-overdue retrospective showcases the significant role this revolutionary artist and radical activist played in her time and the influence she still has today. Her powerful work continues to speak directly to all those united in the fight against poverty, racism, and imperialism.
Hear from Sarah Kelly Oehler, Field-McCormick Chair and Curator, Arts of the Americas, and Vice President for Curatorial Strategy for an exclusive overview of the exhibition "Elizabeth Catlett: 'A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies.'"
A deft sculptor and printmaker, ardent feminist, and lifelong social activist, Elizabeth Catlett (1915–2012) was a defining artist of the 20th century. Across nearly 100 years—from Jim Crow segregation through the Cold War and into Barack Obama’s first term as president—Catlett remained steadfast in her commitment to both her art and her political beliefs.
Bringing together over 100 works from across Catlett’s awe-inspiring career, this long-overdue retrospective showcases the significant role this revolutionary artist and radical activist played in her time and the influence she still has today. Her powerful work continues to speak directly to all those united in the fight against poverty, racism, and imperialism.
Hear from Sarah Kelly Oehler, Field-McCormick Chair and Curator, Arts of the Americas, and Vice President for Curatorial Strategy for an exclusive overview of the exhibition "Elizabeth Catlett: 'A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies.'"
