ARTIST BETYE SAAR, WHOSE WORK REFLECTED BLACK IDENTITY, HAS DIED AT 99

Betye Saar poses at her studio in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, in 2026. (David Sprague/Artist and Roberts Projects, Los Angeles via AP) 2026-07-27T22:46:07Z Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflected Black identity, culture and spirituality, died Sunday morning in Los Angeles at 99.

Associated Press reports that betye Saar poses at her studio in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, in 2026.

The report adds: (David Sprague/Artist and Roberts Projects, Los Angeles via AP) 2026-07-27T22:46:07Z Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflected Black identity, culture and spirituality, died Sunday morning in Los Angeles at 99.

Saar’s death was confirmed Monday by relatives.

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