Let’s Get It On: The Wearable Art of Betye Saar explores the central role of costume design in Saar’s early career, as well as throughout her life as both a mother and an artist. The archivally-driven exhibition features over 200 objects including costume designs, photographs, drawings, garments, jewelry, artworks and historic materials from the 1950s–1970s. Anchored by Saar’s costume designs, Let’s Get It On brings together for the first time a collection of newly discovered photographs documenting early productions at the Inner City Cultural Center (ICCC)—a multicultural performing arts institution founded in the wake of the 1965 Watts Rebellion—presented alongside the original sketches she created for those very performances. The exhibition will be on view leading up to the artist's 100th birthday in July 2026 and is accompanied by a forthcoming comprehensive catalogue published by Roberts Projects.
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 6pm