ART  Expressionism  | African AMerican Artists, Benny Andrews, (1969)

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Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree?

This artwork, created in 1969, is titled after a proverb that promotes action over inaction. The painting depicts a man assuming a fighting stance in front of the US flag, symbolizing his defiance. The zipper over his mouth symbolizes the suppression of his voice. Read Artist Bio

Credit: Artwork by Benny Andrews, 1969, Fair Use

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