Artist Betye Saar passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 99. Her death was confirmed by relatives on Monday. Saar was a key figure in the 1960s Black Art Movement and known for her assemblage work, which included sculptures made from found objects.

Saar's work often incorporated Jim Crow-era memorabilia, recontextualizing it as a symbol of Black liberation. She continued to create art well into her 90s, having started her career in design before shifting to art at age 35. Further details about Saar's life and work are available from Roberts Projects, the Los Angeles gallery that represented her.

Saar's passing occurred just before she would have turned 100.