Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist - Exhibition Overview with Curator

Join exhibition curators Catherine Morris (Brooklyn Museum) and Dalila Scruggs (Smithsonian American Art Museum) for an exclusive overview of "Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist" - a groundbreaking exhibition that celebrated one of the 20th century's most influential artist-activists. This presentation was delivered on March 15, 2025. About the Exhibition: This major retrospective (March 9 – July 6, 2025) featured more than 150 works by Elizabeth Catlett, including bold prints, dynamic sculptures, and rarely seen paintings and drawings that showcased her unwavering commitment to social justice. What You'll Learn: Catlett's journey from Washington, DC to 60 transformative years in Mexico How she addressed injustices in America and Mexico through her art Her revolutionary approach to making "art for the people" The lasting impact of this visionary cultural force Featured Speakers: Catherine Morris - Sackler Senior Curator, Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Brooklyn Museum Dalila Scruggs - Augusta Savage Curator of African American Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum This exhibition was presented at the National Gallery of Art and ran through July 6, 2025. #ElizabethCatlett #BlackArt #RevolutionaryArt #NationalGallery #ArtExhibition #SocialJusticeArt #AfricanAmericanArt #ArtHistory #Museum #Sculpture #PrintmakingArt Image credit: Elizabeth Catlett, J. K. Fine Art Editions Co., Joseph Kleineman, Maureen Turci, Links Together, 1996, lithograph on wove Arches paper, Purchased as the Gift of Art Information Volunteers in Honor of Dianne Stephens, National Gallery of Art, 2021.63.1 Still haven’t subscribed to our YouTube channels? National Gallery of Art ►►   / nationalgalleryofartus   National Gallery of Art Talks ►►   / nationalgalleryofarttalks   ABOUT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART The National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity. More National Gallery of Art Content: Facebook:   / nationalgalleryofart   X:   / ngadc   Instagram:   / ngadc   Pinterest:   / _created   E-News: https://nga.us4.list-manage.com/subsc...