November 2021
The Torture of Mothers, 1970/2003, lithograph, second edition 25/25, 15” x 22”, Elizabeth Catlett
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, College of the Holy Cross
Through December 15
“The Art of Elizabeth Catlett fromthe Collection of Samella Lewis”Widely recognized as one of the more important artists of the20th century, Elizabeth Catlett(1915 – 2012) was a printmakerand sculptor whose careerspanned more than 6 decades.The exhibition comprises printsand sculpture created between1946 and 1996, exploring themany themes that permeateCatlett’s work: social and racialjustice, motherhood, and theBlack-American experience;and includes works by Catlett’shusband Francisco Mora andstudent and long-time friend,Samella Lewis.
Hours: Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m.–5 p.m.;Sat. & Sun., 12–5 p.m.
Closed: November 11 & 25-28