Today we honor Elizabeth Catlett, #bornthisday in 1915. A towering figure in 20th-century art, Catlett devoted her talents to capturing the essence and spirit of Black life. She famously said, "I want public art to have meaning for Black people, so that they will have some art they can identify with..." 🎨 In 1946, Catlett moved to Mexico on a fellowship, later becoming a citizen to escape the racial injustices of the United States. Despite her distance, she remained deeply connected to the Civil Rights movement through her art, notably in works like "Watts/Detroit/Washington/Harlem/Newark," which poignantly depict the struggles against racism and police brutality. Let's celebrate Elizabeth Catlett's enduring legacy and commitment to art that speaks truth to power. _ #ElizabethCatlett, Watts/Detroit/Washington/Harlem/Newark, undated . Linoleum print, 21 5/16 x 34 1/2 in. Purchase 2013 Helen McMahon Brady Cutting Fund | 2013.1