Elizabeth Catlett, a renowned African American lithographer and sculptor, was born in Washington, D.C. She became the first woman to teach sculpture at the School of Fine Arts at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Catlett’s work blended art and activism, often focusing on themes of social justice, African American identity, and the strength of Black women. Her legacy endures as a powerful voice in both American and Latin American art history.
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