A new mural of Josephine Baker has been unveiled in northeast Paris, paying homage to the entertainer and civil rights activist fifty years after her death. Baker, who became a star in the 1930s after moving from the U.S. to France, fought against racism and segregation. She was also involved in the French Resistance and civil rights movements. The mural symbolizes freedom and resistance and reflects Baker's legacy of diversity and advocacy. The artist FKDL aims to restore women's roles in urban art by honoring Baker as an iconic figure of her time.
"The mural of Baker, meant to symbolize freedom and resistance, is among several painted in recent days in the neighborhood and organized by the association Paris Colors Ourq."
"Josephine Baker has always been, for me, a somewhat iconic figure of that era. Both wild and free-spirited, but also deeply connected to music, musicals, and dance."
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