Artist Betye Saar, who used repurposed objects to reclaim identity, has died at 99

Betye Saar, a pioneering artist known for creating powerful works from repurposed objects to explore identity and reclaim narratives, has passed away at 99, just days before her 100th birthday. Throughout her career, Saar demonstrated a unique artistic philosophy of recycling not just materials, but also emotions and feelings to create meaningful commentary on personal and collective identity.