@googleartsculture: While Bernice Bing’s work was not shown much in her lifetime, it left a big impact. The San Francisco native, born on this day in 1936, was a central figure in the Beat scene and known for her expressive paintings which combined a study of Chinese calligraphy with Zen Buddhism. Click on the link in bio for more on her life and legacy. 🏛️ Partner mentioned: @asianartmuseum #ArtTok #Expressionism #ArtHistory