Ringgold’s work blurs the lines between reality and fiction as she narrates collective histories of Blackness through autobiographical and fictional narratives. This retrospective takes an exhaustive look at Ringgold’s pieces, exploring everything from her work in children’s books to her artistic practice in quilting. As an artist, author and educator, Ringgold narrates the histories of Black America through her work and raises difficult political topics through playful visuals. 17 to June 5, the exhibit spans over 60 years of Ringgold’s career and occupies half of the museum’s limited space. Now, Ringgold’s work has made its way downtown for her first - and long-overdue - retrospective, “Faith Ringgold: American People.”Ĭurrently on display in the New Museum from Feb. She has redefined the narrative for Black female artists her pieces are featured in the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection, and she’s taken on the role of an activist through her work documenting the civil rights movement, switching between textiles and paintings. Faith Ringgold is a trailblazer in the modern American art scene.
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