Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree? 1969

Benny Andrews' 1969 mixed media work, *Did the Bear Sit Under a Tree?*, is a poignant commentary on the racial and social injustices of the time. The piece features a Black man's raised fist, a symbol of Black Power, juxtaposed against a fragmented and distorted American flag. The man's defiant stance and the flag's tattered state express the ongoing struggle for equality and the contradictions of American ideals. This work is a powerful example of Andrews' commitment to using art to address social issues and give voice to marginalized communities.