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Sketching #Saartjie (Sara) Baartman (1789-1815) for a #sculpture Iโ€™ll work on during my #ArtistResidency next month.

This #SouthAfrican #Khoekhoe woman was kidnapped and put on display in European #FreakShows. Her organs were on public display until the #1970s.

#BlackHistory
#BlackArtist #art

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RT @JamilSmith: RT @whattamisaid:Consider, too, treatment of Michelle Obama. Her uncovered arms...her uncovered legs...her rear... #saartjie

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RT @JamilSmith: RT @ChrisMacDen: RT @dustdaughter When comentators harp on Serena's' physique, I think of #Saartjie. | Seconded. (3rded)

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