Artist. Faith Ringgold was known for her depictions of Black American life through quilting, painting, and writing and illustrating children's books. Her work spanned themes of race, gender, feminism, and social justice. Ringgold's art has been displayed in museums globally, as well as in the White House, and was purchased by many private collectors, including Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey. During her career, she was the recipient of a Guggenheim fellowship, National Endowment for the Arts awards for painting and sculpture, and several honorary doctorates.
Artist. Faith Ringgold was known for her depictions of Black American life through quilting, painting, and writing and illustrating children's books. Her work spanned themes of race, gender, feminism, and social justice. Ringgold's art has been displayed in museums globally, as well as in the White House, and was purchased by many private collectors, including Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey. During her career, she was the recipient of a Guggenheim fellowship, National Endowment for the Arts awards for painting and sculpture, and several honorary doctorates.
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