Arewà Basit

Arewà Basit

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Arewà Basit is a transgender artist who inspired Amy Sherald's painting 'Trans Forming Liberty,' which depicts the Statue of Liberty reimagined through a trans lens. Basit is known for her work that challenges societal norms and promotes visibility for the transgender community, and she recently appeared at the opening of Sherald's exhibition, showcasing the importance of representation in art.

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Arewà Basit is a Black trans woman who was the subject of Amy Sherald's portrait Trans Forming Liberty.

Why trans art matters more than ever: ‘It reflects how people live and love’ | Art
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-02
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The artist Arewà Basit, after whom the painting 'Trans Forming Liberty' is modeled, appeared at the opening party to take pictures with Sherald.

Artist Amy Sherald cancels major Smithsonian exhibition, citing censorship
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-07-24
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