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Corita Kent, born on November 20, 1918, was an influential American artist known for her vibrant colors, expressive typography, and socially relevant themes. Active during the 1950s and 1960s, her art was closely tied to the civil rights movement and anti-war movement. Kent's work holds both artistic value and reflects her commitment to justice and equality.

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“Not all of us are painters but we are all artists. Each time we fit things together we are creating - whether it is to make a loaf of bread, a child, a day.”

Children Together Artist Fit Creating Bread Painter

Book:Learning by Heart: Teachings to Free the Creative Spirit

Source: Learning by Heart: Teachings to Free the Creative Spirit

“Creativity belongs to the artist in each of us. To create means to relate. The root meaning of the word art is 'to fit together' and we all do this every day.”

Mean Art Together Artist Creativity Fit Art Is Roots Relate Kent

Book:Learning by Heart: Teachings to Free the Creative Spirit

Source: Learning by Heart: Teachings to Free the Creative Spirit

“Celebration is a kind of food we all need in our lives, and each individual brings a special recipe or offering, so that together we will make a great feast. Celebration is a human need that we must not, and can not, deny. It is richer and fuller when many work and then celebrate together.”

Needs Humans Kind Together Individual Our Lives Special Deny Celebrate Celebration Offering Can Not Recipes Human Needs

Book:Learning by Heart: Teachings to Free the Creative Spirit

Source: Learning by Heart: Teachings to Free the Creative Spirit

About the Author

Born: November 20, 1918
Died: September 18, 1986
Known for: Artist
Quotes: 31

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