Monday, December 05, 2022

Bisa Butler’s "The Harlem Hellfighters" - American Art Moments


From SAAM: "Get to know the historic figures behind Bisa Butler’s monumental quilt “Don’t Tread on Me, God Damn, Let’s Go! — The Harlem Hellfighters” with Nora Atkinson, the Fleur and Charles Bresler Curator-in-Charge for SAAM’s Renwick Gallery. Learn about the Harlem Hellfighters, who served in the 369th Infantry Regiment during World War I, view archival footage of the troop in action, and discover the artistry Butler uses to pay homage to the soldiers.
 
This video is part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's ongoing series American Art Moments. Join a SAAM expert and go beyond the artwork label to discover the untold stories and rich connections represented in some of the museum's most iconic artworks."

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