Roberts Projects in Los Angeles will present "Let's Get It On: The Wearable Art of Betye Saar" from May 30 to August 22, 2026, showcasing over 150 objects from the artist's career, including costume designs, garments, jewelry, drawings, and archival materials. The exhibition highlights the influence of Saar's early work in costume and jewelry design (1960s–70s) on her later assemblage and installation practice, leading up to her 100th birthday in July 2026.
This exhibition matters because it provides critical insight into Betye Saar's singular artistic vision, connecting her commercial design work with her fine art practice. As a pioneering figure in Assemblage art, Saar's work reflects on African American identity, spirituality, and cross-cultural connections, making this focused look at her wearable art a significant contribution to understanding her multi-generational body of work and its cultural, political, and historical contexts.