Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.
In February, nine curators received handwritten letters from the artist Betye Saar, who turned 99. A legendary artist known for her assemblages attesting to histories of racism and survival in the face of it, Saar thanked the curators for their engagement with her work, then asked if they would help her look forward by helping create a “resource for future generations—curators, researchers, writers, and art historians—helping them connect with the heart of my practice.”
“Your firsthand experience, insight and unique perspective make you invaluable in this effort, and I would be grateful for you to become a part of this Legacy Group,” Saar wrote.